A stock option gives an investor the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a stock at an agreed-upon price and date. Learn more about how they work.  ( 24 min )

With the recovery from the industry's steep COVID downturn all but complete, the airline is betting big on a costly pending deal with its pilots  ( 12 min )

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Robinhood is commission-free but cuts corners to book profits, while TD Ameritrade is largely commission-free and provides clients with an impressive basket of resources.  ( 19 min )

A stalking horse bid is the initial bid on a bankrupt company’s assets from an interested buyer chosen by the bankrupt company.  ( 15 min )

How to convert a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA, the tax implications of doing so, and how to decide whether a conversion makes sense for you.  ( 21 min )

Learn what to watch for before you find yourself drowning in debt or filing for bankruptcy.  ( 16 min )

Government benefits can cost you big money, which is why it’s so important to know the income thresholds before you file.  ( 18 min )

Even as JPMorgan's net interest margin improves, an expected increase in money set aside for potential credit losses may dent fourth-quarter earnings.  ( 12 min )

Whether you’re running a giant corporation, a midsize company, or a one-person business, you can start a 401(k) plan. Here are the different types.  ( 16 min )

A year-end bonus, or an unexpected inheritance, can often result in your needing to pay a bigger chunk of money to the Internal Revenue Service.  ( 17 min )

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has now recovered more than $5 billion in assets, according to a bankruptcy attorney at the latest hearing.  ( 11 min )

A blue chip is a nationally recognized, well-established, and financially sound company that has a large capitalization and trades on a major stock exchange.  ( 19 min )

Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange that was launched in 2015 by the Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler.  ( 16 min )

Problems with the FAA's flight notification system come three weeks after nationwide cancellations due to a winter storm that could cost companies hundreds of millions.  ( 11 min )

The EV maker plans to enlarge its Texas plant and may build a new one in Indonesia; share price back in black for 2023.  ( 13 min )

Bank of America (BAC) reports Q4 earnings before market open on Jan. 13th. Weaker consumer demand and fewer investment banking deals may hurt profits, while high interest rates could boost net interest margin.  ( 11 min )

The Black tax is a financial responsibility carried by upwardly mobile family members to aid less financially fortunate relatives. It can affect their ability to save and invest in their own futures.  ( 18 min )

The Russell 1000 Index, a subset of the Russell 3000 Index, represents the 1000 top companies by market capitalization in the United States.  ( 16 min )

After plunging more than a half point in two days, 30-year mortgage rates have reversed course and raised the average back up by more than an eighth of a point.  ( 12 min )

The United States Department of Education has proposed an amendment to the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) plan to reduce the cost of federal student loan payments. Here's what to know.  ( 11 min )

Wells Fargo, once the number one player among major banks in the U.S. mortgage market, has said it will step back from the mortgage business ahead of its latest earnings report.  ( 10 min )

Gold and silver futures contracts offer a world of profit-making opportunities for those knowledgeable and interested in hedging securities or for speculative plays.  ( 20 min )

Gold is a desirable alternative for investors looking to diversify. Jewelry, bullion, gold-mining companies, stocks, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are some of the vehicles.  ( 19 min )

Stocks moving in after hours: Disney, KB Home  ( 45 min )

It’s safe to say most investors did not foresee shares of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) shedding 50% of their value last year but that’s how it panned out in 2022’s market rout. However, 2023 is off to a decent start with the stock showing year-to-date gains of 13%. Sachin Mittal – Head of Telecom, Media and Technology Research of Singapore banking giant DBS – thinks there are enough reasons for Amazon to keep pushing ahead and points to several elements of its multi-thronged business that will help to d  ( 47 min )

Bed Bath stock rose 69% on Wednesday, in another wild day of trading for the stock. Here's how to make sense of the move.  ( 22 min )

AMD said late Wednesday that financial chief Devinder Kumar was retiring and that Marvell Technology Inc.'s Jean Hu would take his place.  ( 23 min )

U.S. oil stockpiles ballooned earlier this month in what Citi analysts called "one of the largest weekly stock builds on record." Commercial crude inventories grew by 19 million barrels the week ended Jan. 6, according to the Energy Information Administration, reaching nearly 440 million barrels. T  ( 25 min )

U.S. stocks ascended Wednesday as Wall Street counted down to key consumer price data that is projected to show inflation further easing.  ( 47 min )

My wife and I are 70 years old. We've paid off everything, including the house. Between my pension of $29,000 and Social Security, we're getting a gross of $99,000 a year in income, which is more than enough. Our current … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: We Are 70 Years Old, Have $99K in Retirement Income, a $1.4M IRA and Other Investments. Is It Too Late to Convert to a Roth? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Inflation chat is once again this week’s hot topic. December’s consumer price index (CPI) will be released on Thursday with analysts hoping a repeat of last month’s positive declaration in inflation levels. The forecast is for core CPI to have climbed 0.3% in December. While this is a touch higher than November, it would still be in line with the quarter’s average, and less than the 0.5% average exhibited between January and September against a backdrop of the highest inflation in decades. The r  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. said it is shifting vacation policy to give US workers unlimited time off, matching a system already in place at its LinkedIn unit.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsUS Flights Latest: Departures Resume After FAA Lifts Ground StopRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From SamsungMexican President’s 28-Minute Monologue Had Biden, Trudeau  ( 46 min )

Disney has announced long-awaited updates to its parks reservation system and annual passholder program.  ( 47 min )

The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning was named the 2023 North American Truck of the Year.  ( 21 min )

Shares of Carvana Co. soared 24.7%, enough to pace the New York Stock Exchange’s gainers, even though the online used-car retailer hasn’t released any news....  ( 23 min )

The FTX collapse has left the cryptocurrency world reeling and former brand ambassador Tom Brady held over 1 million shares before it filed for bankruptcy.  ( 46 min )

Two-thirds or more of Americans close to retirement age simply are not ready.  ( 50 min )

Ronald Reid was the last person you would expect to be a millionaire. He used safety pins to hold his old coats together and cut his own firewood well into his 90s. He drove a second-hand Toyota Yaris and resisted new purchases. To stay updated with top startup investments, sign up for Benzinga’s Startup Investing & Equity Crowdfunding Newsletter His only real indulgence may have been his daily English muffin and a cup of coffee at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Vermont, where a friend rem  ( 47 min )

GE HealthCare Technologies' shares rose Wednesday after the company issued preliminary results for the fourth quarter and forecasted continued organic revenue growth in the year ahead. The company, which [completed its spinoff](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-01-04-2023/car  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Traders from New York to Chicago to London will be glued to their screens Thursday morning waiting for the latest consumer price index reading from the Labor Department, which is due at 8:30 a.m. in Washington. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsUS Flights Latest: Departures Resume After FAA Lifts Ground StopRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From S  ( 47 min )

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Shares of Ford Motor Co. were on track for their highest close since Dec. 14, extending their winning streak to a ninth straight session. The stock is up 20%...  ( 22 min )

Shares of Intuitive Surgical Inc. sank 4.6% toward a two-month low in midday trading Wednesday, after the surgical robotics company provided a revenue...  ( 23 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Closely followed strategist Edward Yardeni, who saw resilience in the US economy even as recession worries grew last year, remains sanguine on where global financial assets — including US stocks — are headed. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsUS Flights Latest: Departures Resume After FAA Lifts Ground StopRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From Sam  ( 47 min )

Genesis Digital, rigged to consume a small city’s worth of electricity in Kazhakstan, is one of the largest assets in the FTX-Alameda wreckage. Extracting value from it could prove difficult.  ( 26 min )

Oil prices continue to move higher on Wednesday, buoyed by expectations for stronger demand from China, despite a hefty weekly rise in U.S. crude inventories.  ( 26 min )

Cryptocurrency exchange CEO Brian Armstrong delivers a scathing critique of his rival.  ( 11 min )

Let’s take a moment to talk about opportunity, share price, and risk/reward considerations. These are some of the factors investors must consider when moving into penny stocks – and we haven’t even touched on the fundamental soundness of the company or its business model. Penny stocks – as their name suggests, they once traded for just a pennies per share, but these days are considered those equities trading at less than $5 – are a challenging market niche. The penny stock critics make valid poi  ( 49 min )

One of the major — and overlooked--reasons that Bed Bath & Beyond is in desperate trouble is that when it comes to its own stock, it's violated the key retailer's rule of buy cheap and sell dear.  ( 47 min )

A familiar foe has reappeared, and it could spell trouble for health stocks. Intuitive Surgical shares were down about 4% on Wednesday morning, the second-worst performer in the S&P 500. The company, which is a leader in robotic-assisted surgery, said it expects to book about $1.66 billion in fourt  ( 25 min )

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A mild stock market rally to kick off the new year will be put to the test Thursday when investors face a highly-awaited inflation reading which could well...  ( 25 min )

The moves in these two battered retail stocks have been striking.  ( 46 min )

Crypto exchange FTX has recovered more than $5 billion in different assets, not including another $425 million in crypto held by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas, a bankruptcy attorney said during a hearing Wednesday.  ( 47 min )

Starting next year, unused 529 education savings money can be rolled into a Roth IRA, giving kids a head start on their retirement savings.  ( 49 min )

A battle over how long the Fed will keep rates at elevated levels to quash inflation remains.  ( 9 min )

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK) and Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) have reportedly signaled that they have not agreed to a request by the Chinese authorities for deeper price cuts for COVID-19 treatments. Merck's Lagevrio (molnupiravir) will sell in China for 1,500 yuan ($221) per bottle, local media outlet Jiemian reported, saying that's lower than the cost in many western countries. In a statement Wednesday on its official WeChat account, Merck said it was in talks with its state-owned partner, Sinopharm,  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Natural gas prices in the US have almost halved in just under a month, and the downward pressure may continue as incremental production is expected to far outstrip demand growth. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsUS Flights Latest: Departures Resume After FAA Lifts Ground StopRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From SamsungBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ B  ( 47 min )

When you're saving for retirement, there are a variety of accounts you could use. The Roth IRA, or individual retirement account, is one of those options. Roth IRAs offer more investment flexibility, as well as their own tax benefits. Understanding … Continue reading → The post Capital Gains Tax for Roth IRAs appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

If you have $5 million to your name, you're already doing things really well. Getting that money to last over time is an entirely different goal, though. That requires a specific type of investment strategy, one that involves putting together … Continue reading → The post How to Invest $5 Million for Income appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

If you're wondering whether you can deduct your rent on your taxes, the short answer is yes. You can deduct rent if you live in a state that allows it. However, only 22 states offer this type of deduction. Here's … Continue reading → The post Can You Deduct Rent on Your Taxes? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Housing wealth is a major financial asset for homeowners heading into retirement, but if you're planning to cash in by selling a larger home to downsize in retirement you may need to think again. Rising interest rates and declining home values amid … Continue reading → The post Aiming to Sell Your House and Buy a Retirement Home? Here Are 3 Options appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Openly discussing the topic can be uncomfortable. But you've probably wondered who can be considered truly rich and whether you fit that definition (or ever will). According to Schwab's 2022 Modern Wealth Survey, the average American thinks being rich means … Continue reading → The post How Do You Know If You Are Rich? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

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XPeng stock falls after J.P. Morgan cuts rating and price target, saying reopening rally could run out of steam soon  ( 24 min )

Distributions from a settlement Schwab reached with the SEC last summer are now hitting clients' mailboxes.  ( 22 min )

The virtual reality (VR) market has been heating up, with dozens of major players and startups rolling out their versions of the original Oculus. The clear winner is currently Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) with a reported 90% market share in the VR industry. This is in line with the company’s massive spending in the sector. Meta has spent over $100 billion on building out its VR and metaverse goals, which has yet to pay off, resulting in a roughly 70% decline in its stock price this year. D  ( 47 min )

Analysts at Mizuho and Piper Sandler think the software giant is undervalued.  ( 22 min )

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During a turbulent time for electric vehicle startup Rivian, numerous executives departed from the company.  ( 15 min )

Elon Musk looks set to shovel more money into the 'gigantic money furnace' of his Austin, Texas-based gigafactory.  ( 11 min )

The PayPal co-founder, whose investment record includes Facebook and Palantir, is in good company. The crypto exchange's collapse hit a lot of high-profile names.  ( 21 min )

He said many investors are insufficiently prepared for what’s around the corner.  ( 48 min )

On the brink of financial ruin and in need of massive additional cost cuts, execs at Bed Bath & Beyond appear to be OK with ceding even more market share to rivals such as Target and Walmart.  ( 47 min )

Coinbase cuts staff amid a battered crypto market, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are in the FTC’s sights over pricing, European luxury car makers are after the EV market, and other news to start your day.  ( 22 min )

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said nothing about rate hikes during a speech in Stockholm Tuesday. His silence spoke volumes.  ( 14 min )

Shares of World Wrestling Entertainment undefined climbed 6% in premarket trade after two wrestling news reporters tweeted that Saudi Arabia's public...  ( 22 min )

Broadwind Inc (NASDAQ: BWEN) has received $175 million in new tower orders from a global wind turbine manufacturer. The company will produce the ordered tower sections at both its Abilene and Manitowoc facilities. The two-year order secures approximately 50% of optimal tower production capacity across Broadwind's facilities in 2023 and 2024. The order also qualifies for advanced manufacturing tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed into law in 2022. Fulfillment of the new order  ( 45 min )

Several of Rivian's top executives depart after a production target miss; a report says Franchise Group, the investment firm that owns Vitamin Shoppe, is considering a deal to acquire furniture chain Conn's.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials are making a full-court-press effort to convince investors they won’t be slashing their benchmark interest rate before year’s end.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From SamsungMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investmen  ( 48 min )

A reshuffle at LVMH appears to have tightened Bernard Arnault's family grip on the luxury powerhouse.  ( 25 min )

The electric-truck maker missed a key production target in 2022.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks and Wall Street equity futures were steady with traders preparing for a key reading of US consumer prices as they assess the outlook for central bank policy.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From SamsungMicrosoft Considers $10  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A sharp two-day gain in shares of Exact Sciences Corp. has made them the top holding of Cathie Wood’s flagship fund even as it has been paring its stake in the Cologuard producer.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From SamsungThese Are the Best  ( 46 min )

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Wells Fargo is America's number one mortgage servicer and number three originator, but they're reducing this scale to focus on underserved communities  ( 48 min )

Bankruptcy attorneys released a long list of names and the number of shares held by former associates and investors.  ( 45 min )

Bank of America (BAC) reports Q4 earnings before market open on Jan. 13th. Weaker consumer demand and fewer investment banking deals may hurt profits, while high interest rates could boost net interest margin.  ( 1 min )

The EV maker plans to enlarge its Texas plant and may build a new one in Indonesia; share price back in black for 2023.  ( 1 min )

Three top contenders remain for the CEO position once James Gorman steps down, likely in the next few years.  ( 1 min )

Wells Fargo, once the number one player among major banks in the U.S. mortgage market, has said it will step back from the mortgage business ahead of its latest earnings report.  ( 1 min )

De prijs van koper is woensdag op de Londense metalenmarkt voor het eerst sinds juni gestegen tot boven de 9.000 dollar (8.400 euro) per ton. Die stijging komt doordat handelaren verwachten dat de Chinese economie flink aantrekt, nu het land de meeste coronamaatregelen heeft afgeschaft.  ( 3 min )

Het aantal huisartsen is de afgelopen twee jaar met 5 procent toegenomen. Tegelijkertijd daalde het aantal huisartsenpraktijken juist iets. Daarnaast zijn meer huisartsen vrouw en ook het aandeel veertigplussers neemt toe.  ( 3 min )

Nederlanders gaan ook na de coronacrisis vaker in eigen land op vakantie en zijn al massaal aan het vroegboeken. Grote vakantieparkketens als Landal GreenParks, Center Parcs en Roompot zien het aantal boekingen oplopen.  ( 4 min )

De failliete cryptobeurs FTX heeft zo'n 5 miljard dollar (4,64 miljard euro) aan cash, cryptovaluta en andere waardepapieren boven tafel gekregen. Dat heeft een advocaat van de cryptobeurs woensdag tegen een rechter gezegd.  ( 2 min )

Een Willy Wonka-achtige actie komt een Schotse bierbrouwer duur te staan. BrewDog beloofde dat er vijftig massief gouden blikjes bier in verpakkingen waren verstopt ter waarde van honderdduizenden euro’s. De winnaars vonden alleen blikjes die met goud verguld waren. Daarop stapten zij naar de rechter, waarna zij alsnog een flinke compensatie ontvingen.  ( 4 min )

Gemeenteambtenaren in verschillende steden gaan eind januari staken. Het gaat in eerste instantie vooral om vuilnisophalers en boa's die het werk neerleggen vanwege het uitblijven van een nieuwe cao.  ( 3 min )

Hoe meer groene energie we opwekken, hoe meer we van die energie zullen moeten opslaan. In de serie Koplopers bezoekt NU.nl deze winter projecten die ons een kijkje in de toekomst van duurzame energieopslag geven. In dit laatste deel: krijgt een honderd jaar oude accutechnologie nu nog een rol in onze energietransitie?  ( 4 min )

Het aantal bedrijven in ons land is het afgelopen jaar toegenomen tot ruim 2,3 miljoen. Dat is een groei van 5,7 procent. Het overgrote deel van deze toename komt voor rekening van zzp’ers.  ( 3 min )

Werknemers van de regionale vervoerders Arriva en Keolis leggen vrijdag opnieuw het werk neer. Het gaat om een 24 uursstaking. De vakbonden laten weten dat de werkgevers nog steeds geen gehoor hebben gegeven aan hun eisen.  ( 4 min )

Het aantal bedrijven in ons land is het afgelopen jaar toegenomen tot ruim 2,3 miljoen. Dat is een groei van 5,7 procent. Het overgrote deel van deze toename komt voor rekening van zzp’ers.  ( 3 min )

Een Willy Wonka-achtige actie komt een Schotse bierbrouwer duur te staan. BrewDog beloofde dat er vijftig massief gouden blikjes bier in verpakkingen waren verstopt ter waarde van honderdduizenden euro’s. De winnaars vonden alleen blikjes die met goud verguld waren. Daarop stapten zij naar de rechter, waarna zij alsnog een flinke compensatie ontvingen.  ( 4 min )

Gemeenteambtenaren in verschillende steden gaan eind januari staken. Het gaat in eerste instantie vooral om vuilnismannen en boa's die het werk neerleggen vanwege het uitblijven van een nieuwe cao.  ( 3 min )

Werknemers van de regionale vervoerders Arriva en Keolis leggen vrijdag opnieuw het werk neer. Het gaat om een 24 uursstaking. De vakbonden laten weten dat de werkgevers nog steeds geen gehoor hebben gegeven aan hun eisen.  ( 4 min )

Het aantal Nederlanders dat in eigen land op vakantie gaat, stijgt dit jaar waarschijnlijk licht. Dat verwacht het Nederlands Bureau voor Toerisme & Congressen (NBTC). De hogere prijzen voor vakanties spelen onder meer een rol in de keuze om niet naar het buitenland te gaan.  ( 3 min )

Voor het eerst zijn er in Nederland meer abonnementen via glasvezel dan via koper. Dat blijkt woensdag uit de Telecommonitor van de Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM).  ( 4 min )

Werknemers van de regionale vervoerders Arriva en Keolis leggen vrijdag opnieuw het werk neer. Het gaat om een 24 uursstaking. De vakbonden laten weten dat de werkgevers nog steeds geen gehoor hebben gegeven aan hun eisen.  ( 3 min )

We gaan de komende maanden nog meer betalen voor vlees, zuivel, graanproducten, olie en groente. Maar ook de prijzen van bijvoorbeeld verzorgingsproducten, pennen, schoonmaakmiddelen en pannen zullen verder stijgen. Datzelfde geldt voor een glas wijn en een diner in de horeca, zeggen verschillende economen en brancheverenigingen tegen NU.nl.  ( 5 min )

Repricing is the exchange of employee stock options that are no longer in the money for options that are currently at the money.  ( 14 min )

Breaking up payments can offer short-term relief but also overextend patients.  ( 11 min )

Fragmentation is the use of various suppliers and manufacturers to produce a good. It can also refer to market, industry, and business fragmentation.  ( 16 min )

The entertainment giant joins Apple, Goldman Sachs, and others in requiring workers to show up.  ( 13 min )

Reaganomics is a popular term referring to the economic policies of President Ronald Reagan that impacted government spending, regulation, and taxes.  ( 16 min )

Goodwill is an intangible asset recorded when one company acquires another. It concerns brand reputation, intellectual property, and customer loyalty.  ( 19 min )

The top rates across CD terms are a mixed bag this week, including a few terms showing a lower top rate than last week.  ( 11 min )

A lawsuit settlement loan is a cash advance for an impending settlement or judgment. There can be pricey strings attached.  ( 16 min )

A quarter is a three-month period on a company's financial calendar that acts as a basis for the reporting of earnings and the paying of dividends.  ( 22 min )

When you over-contribute to your 401(k) plan, notify your employer or plan administrator by March 1 of the year following the excess deferral.  ( 15 min )

Estate executors use IRS Form 706: United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return to calculate estate tax and compute the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax.  ( 18 min )

A subvented lease is a type of lease in which the entity offering the lease reduces the cost through some type of subsidy.  ( 15 min )

The question of what to do about long-term care costs only becomes more important as you age. Here are some options to help plan ahead and pay for it.  ( 23 min )

Card-not-present fraud is a type of scam that is committed without a physical card being presented to a merchant. Learn how it works and how to avoid it.  ( 15 min )

The joint return test is a test dependents must pass in order to be claimed as a dependent on another's tax return.  ( 15 min )

The FTX collapse has caused a tussle between high-profile executives of the crypto world.  ( 12 min )

Inheriting a reverse mortgage can be complicated. In this guide, we’ll take you through the some common issues and how to potentially resolve them.  ( 19 min )

While leasing has certain advantages, buying a car tends to save you money in the long run and offers greater flexibility.  ( 17 min )

CEO Brian Armstrong blamed the FTX fallout for contributing to the pressure on the crypto sector.  ( 10 min )

The Virgin Group spinoff was already struggling before a malfunction destroyed its rocket carrying 9 satellites.  ( 11 min )

The World Bank slashed its outlook for worldwide economic growth in 2023, and warned that it might not take much to tip the global economy into a recession.  ( 10 min )

This cost basis calculation for stocks, property, and other inherited assets will determine the tax you may pay in states that have inheritance taxes.  ( 16 min )

Media companies will ask for names of FTX Clients tomorrow. The hearing will also address the sale of the crypto exchange's subsidiaries.  ( 11 min )

Three top contenders remain for the CEO position once James Gorman steps down, likely in the next few years.  ( 11 min )

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank should maintain its independence, focus on its mission of price stability and maximizing employment and not attempt broader societal goals.  ( 12 min )

Thirty-year mortgage rates dropped dramatically for a second day, lowering the average below 6.5% for the first time since mid-December.  ( 12 min )

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Optimism Index for December, which declined 2.1 points to a reading of 89.8, below expectations of 91.5 and marking the 12th straight month below the 49-year average of 98.  ( 9 min )

Facebook (Meta), which rakes in billions of dollars in profit selling advertising space, is refocusing its strategy on building the metaverse.  ( 20 min )

A “gold bug” is somebody who is especially bullish on gold.  ( 17 min )

An out of the money (OTM) option has no intrinsic value, but only possesses extrinsic or time value. OTM options are less expensive than in the money options.  ( 19 min )

Terminal value (TV) determines the value of a business or project beyond the forecast period when future cash flows can be estimated.  ( 20 min )

Since Ticketmaster merged with Live Nation in 2010, the company has become a de facto monopoly when it comes to ticket sales.  ( 19 min )

Bootstrapping describes a situation in which an entrepreneur starts a company with little capital, relying on money other than outside investments.  ( 20 min )

An American would need to be worth a minimum of $11.1 million to get into the 1% club. Here's a look at the super-rich.  ( 18 min )

A person has incidents of ownership if they can change beneficiaries on a life insurance policy, borrow from the cash value, or change or modify the policy in any way.  ( 14 min )

The Education Department’s revised student debt repayment plan would cut undergraduate loan payments in half and wipe out students debts faster.  ( 21 min )

Stocks moving after hours on Jan. 10, 2023: Wells Fargo, Franchise Group  ( 45 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Prominent fixed-income manager Jeffrey Gundlach said investors trying to figure out how the interest-rate situation will play out should pay attention to the bond market rather than the Federal Reserve.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks  ( 46 min )

The proposal comes as the Biden administration's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student debt remains in limbo.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A disaster for bulls, the yearlong tumble in American stocks has in some respects been almost as rough for the other side of the trade.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks Bounce Back With Brewing Optimism Over CPI: Markets WrapThe hardshi  ( 46 min )

San Francisco's largest employer fired approximately 8,000 of its estimated 80,000-person global workforce last week. Here's how many of its local workforce got the axe.  ( 15 min )

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Netflix shares jumped another 4% on Tuesday after Goldman Sachs boosted its estimates for the streaming giant amid a weakening U.S. dollar.  ( 46 min )

The exits of executives, including Rivian’s supply-chain head, have come amid the company missing 2022 production targets.  ( 26 min )

The bankruptcy of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX has reverberated through the crypto space.  ( 11 min )

Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang reiterated Buy on Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) with a $180 price target. Jiang views BABA stock as a top pick for a big-cap China value play in 2023. Fundamentally, while retail and e-commerce growth remained muted in the December quarter, Jiang anticipates the industry's fundamental inflection point to kick in by the June quarter (F1Q24) with a reaccelerated growth outlook in FY24. Retail and e-commerce growth faced mounting pressure in the December q  ( 46 min )

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Value has creamed growth in the past year, with Russell 1000 Value slipping 17 percentage points less than Russell 1000 Growth.  ( 12 min )

Little more than a year after it returned to Wall Street, Informatica Inc. is laying off 450 employees and replacing its chief financial officer.  ( 16 min )

Republicans set the tone for their next two years running the House of Representatives by enacting legislation that would add $114 billion to the deficit over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The signs of a full-blown crisis were everywhere. Bitcoin was in free fall, hedge fund Three Arrows was blowing up and the fates of several high-profile crypto lenders were suddenly in doubt.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks Advance as  ( 49 min )

The company's stock has climbed nearly 60% over the past three months.  ( 21 min )

The volatility in the used car market rolled on in 2022, but there might be some relief for car buyers coming this year. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) for the month of December posted a 0.8% increase month over month, however it dropped a whopping 14.9% year over year, the largest annualized decline ever in the 26-year history of the index.  ( 47 min )

Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar expects fossil fuels to three-peat in 2023. His top stock picks include Exxon Mobil, Diamondback, and Coterra.  ( 22 min )

Jamie Dimon expects the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates higher than most officials and Wall Street strategists have forecast as the U.S. central bank continues its fight against persistent inflation.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Party City Holdco Inc. has sought funding for a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to people with knowledge of the preparations. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks Bounce Back With Brewing Optimism Over CPI: Markets WrapThe compa  ( 46 min )

Boeing stock slipped on Jan. 10 after an analyst downgrade. Here's how high it can go from here.  ( 11 min )

Mercedes sold 117,800 battery electric vehicles in 2022, up from 42,400 sold in 2021. The company, and its European peers, plan to sell a lot more.  ( 22 min )

Broadcom shares fell on reports that Apple was working on its own RF chips, but one analyst wondered if it was all a negotiating ploy.  ( 24 min )

Warner Bros. Discovery shares surge on Wall Street optimism to kick off 2023.  ( 46 min )

Last year was brutal for most investors, there’s just no way around that. The S&P 500 index fell 19% through the year, battered by a series of headwinds including stubbornly high inflation, the Federal Reserve’s switch to monetary tightening, supply chains that just wouldn’t unsnarl, China’s long-lasting lockdown policies, Russia’s war in Ukraine… the list was long. But losses on this scale bring opportunities with them, in the form of lower share prices. The stock analysts at Morgan Stanley hav  ( 48 min )

Oak Street Health provides primary care for adults on Medicare.  ( 14 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Governor Gavin Newsom said California will face a $22.5 billion budget deficit in the coming fiscal year, the first for the most populous US state since 2018 as the global stock market rout and efforts to cool inflation hammer its tax collections.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10  ( 48 min )

Needham's Alex Henderson maintained a Strong Buy rating on Zscaler, Inc (NASDAQ: ZS) with a price target of $210.00. The analyst chose ZS as Top Pick in Security for CY23 as resilient SASE demand drove visibility to 30%+ growth, a Rule of 50+ metrics, and expanding margins. Henderson caught up with management in the QP and thought ZS sounded much better than most other names. ZS seems solidly upbeat despite the macro headwinds. The business remains healthy, and the pipeline is robust. ZS has als  ( 46 min )

Proponents say if you take on additional work, your boss will notice and give you a raise. Skeptics say that’s laughable.  ( 48 min )

U.S.-listed shares of Amarin Corp. PLC rallied about 17% in trading on Tuesday afternoon after the company shared better-than-expected sales estimates for...  ( 22 min )

It's funny until you realize how vulnerable your money is online.  ( 48 min )

Will there be a new beginning?  ( 47 min )

Wall Street's consensus for AT&T's free cash flow and earnings before items are on the decline, and Wells Fargo sees an upside.  ( 21 min )

Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC shared a Strong Sell research opinion on Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ: SMCI), susceptible to up to 40% - 50% downside risk, or $42.39 – $50.86 per share. The SEC penalized SMCI by $17.5 million and urged CEO Charles Liang to return $2.1 million of profits from stock sales that called for a restatement of financial results. CEO Liang continued to lead, fueling concerns over lingering accounting problems. Spruce Point cautioned against undue reliance on th  ( 45 min )

If you’re too aggressive with certain tax deductions or credits, that could trigger an audit from the IRS. Here are the most common reasons for an audit.  ( 47 min )

Is crypto really the new gold?  ( 47 min )

Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon estimates that even if Apple dropped Broadcom's connectivity-chip business, it would only minimally hurt earnings.  ( 22 min )

Cryptocurrency exchange to cut nearly 1,000 additional jobs and record significant charges.  ( 11 min )

If there’s one thing income investors love, it’s a high-yielding dividend stock. But too often the high yield comes with risky metrics like declining revenue and earnings, which could force a company to cut its dividend to ensure it has the available funds to pay its shareholders. When investors analyze real estate investment trusts (REITs), one important factor to consider is the payout ratio on earnings per share (EPS) for mortgage REITs (mREITs), or funds from operations (FFO) on all other ty  ( 48 min )

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The Haynesville basin in Louisiana and Texas is humming with drillers. Among them is Chesapeake, a fracking pioneer that was in bankruptcy just two years ago.  ( 23 min )

The outlook for stocks in 2023 is still in flux. Last year’s headwinds haven’t dissipated, so we’ll be dealing with high inflation, rising interest rates, the Russia-Ukraine war, and an increased risk of recession for the foreseeable future, and that has investors taking an interest in defensive plays. The classic move, of course, is to move heavily into dividend stocks. These bring several advantages that can protect an investment portfolio during an unsettled economic period, including a relia  ( 49 min )

Mercedes sold 117,800 battery electric vehicles in 2022, up from 42,400 sold in 2021. The company, and its European peers, plan to sell a lot more.  ( 21 min )

Biotech CureVac stock has surged since announcing upbeat preliminary data from ongoing Phase 1 trials of its Covid-19 and flu vaccines on Friday.  ( 21 min )

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iPhone maker set to open first brick-and-mortar stores in world's second-largest smartphone market.  ( 14 min )

Shares of Illumina Inc. tumbled about 10% in premarket trading on Tuesday, the day after the company said it expects lower-than-expected earnings per share...  ( 22 min )

One way to evaluate how well you're saving for retirement is based solely on your age. A common age-based estimate for retirement savings holds that a 40-year-old should have approximately three times their annual salary set aside for retirement. There … Continue reading → The post How Much Savings Should I Have at 40? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

An intentionally defective grantor trust, or IDGT, is a way of shifting tax burdens for very wealthy households. With this structure, you can create a trust that leaves wealth to your heirs while minimizing gift, estate and income tax liability. … Continue reading → The post Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts and Taxes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

There are several metrics you can use to evaluate whether a rental property investment has potential, including the 2% rule. The 2% rule in real estate dictates that a property's rental income should be at least 2% of the purchase … Continue reading → The post What Is the 2% Rule in Real Estate? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Tuesday in Sweden, defending the central bank's independence but declining to explicitly comment on the policy outlook.  ( 47 min )

The Fed chair highlighted the importance of the central bank’s independence in restoring price stability.  ( 24 min )

Evercore strategists screened for the beaten-down stocks that could be winners this year.  ( 22 min )

There are only three levers that can depressurize affordability: Rising incomes, falling home prices, and falling mortgage rates.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Illumina Inc. shares tumbled after the gene-sequencing equipment maker said 2023 profit will be lower than analysts expected.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapControversial China Diplomat Zhao Shifted From High-Profile RoleThe company expects to earn $1  ( 47 min )

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Some downgrades aren't always a negative and this ratings cut is a reflection of Boeing's stock having been on a tear.  ( 22 min )

A new analysis rates jobs based on median salary, job satisfaction, work-life balance, stress level, unemployment rate and growth in that sector.  ( 26 min )

‘Should we be redecorating, going to Cancun and Disney World and getting takeout every night instead?’  ( 27 min )

U.S. stock futures pulled back early Tuesday as Wall Street processed hawkish rate talk from Federal Reserve officials and awaited comments from Chair Jerome Powell.  ( 47 min )

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Twitter workers fired in mass lay-offs finally got severance offers — and they're far worse than initially promised. Many are ready for legal action.  ( 47 min )

Here's how the Secure Act 2.0 could help you get what you're owed.  ( 48 min )

The outlook is bleak for Bed Bath & Beyond.  ( 46 min )

The cryptocurrency broker also confirmed expectations that its full-year 2022 loss will be no more than $500 million.  ( 22 min )

Shares of Sotera Health Co. soared 57% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company said it will pay $408 million to settle more than 870 million legal...  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Jamie Dimon said the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes might need to go beyond what’s currently expected, but he’s in favor of a pause to see the full impact of last year’s increases.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapControversial China Diplomat Zhao Shifted  ( 47 min )

Shares in Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit are nosediving Tuesday, after a Virgin rocket carrying satellites from the U.K. failed to reach orbit. Virgin Orbit stock stood ab  ( 24 min )

Coinbase Global said Tuesday that it would lay off 950 employees.  ( 21 min )

Is this the ultimate safe haven?  ( 48 min )

At least that's the message from Tesla's stock chart.  ( 46 min )

Ge Healthcare Technologies Inc. the unit recently spun out of General Electric Co. said Tuesday it expects fourth-quarter revenue to come to about $4.9...  ( 23 min )

Goldman Sachs prepares job cuts, retailers update on holiday sales, Virgin Orbit stock plunges as satellite launch fails, and other news to start your day.  ( 22 min )

The proposal would make income-driven repayment more generous  ( 27 min )

Broadcom falls on a report that Apple is working on its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips; Virgin Orbit falls sharply after the failure of a satellite launch.  ( 22 min )

CVS is reportedly looking to expand its heath care sector footprint with a $10 billion purchase of primary care center operator Oak Street Health.  ( 13 min )

Apple accounts for around 20% of Broadcom's overall chip sales.  ( 11 min )

Stock futures slip lower on hawkish Fed signals; Powell speech in focus as rate bets test tightening path; Pfizer may sell Covid treatment in China through local partner; Oak Street Health soars on $10 billion CVS takeover report and Microsoft said to eye $10 billion OpenAI investment.  ( 26 min )

Cupertino-based Apple has begun to benefit from its expansion to India.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Some of the world’s largest asset managers such as BlackRock Inc., Fidelity Investments and Carmignac are warning markets are underestimating both inflation and the ultimate peak of US rates, just like a year ago.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapCommod  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. recorded its first quarterly revenue miss in two years, signaling the global decline in electronics demand is starting to catch up with the chip giant.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapCommodity Ship Heads for Insp  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday after a rally in US shares evaporated as Federal Reserve officials signaled the central bank will likely need to raise interest rates above 5% before pausing and holding for some time.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets Wrap  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tilray Brands Inc., a marijuana company with a strong presence in Canada and Europe, may make more acquisitions in the alcohol space or even get into growing produce since US cannabis legalization hasn’t progressed as expected, Chief Executive Officer Irwin Simon said. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give U  ( 47 min )

An American would need to be worth a minimum of $11.1 million to get into the 1% club. Here's a look at the super-rich.  ( 18 min )

CVS Health Corp. is investing in a young chain of health clinics, and may be looking to acquire another.  ( 24 min )

Ross Gerber has skin in the game for Tesla: His clients had, at one point, he said, invested a combined $100 million in the company.  ( 26 min )

De prijs voor een typisch Iers Guinness-biertje gaat omhoog. Het Britse drankenconcern Diageo verhoogt de prijs van een pint Guinness in Ierland vanaf volgende maand met 12 eurocent vanwege de inflatie.  ( 3 min )

De Franse regering gaat een wetsonderwerp indienen om de pensioenleeftijd per 2030 te verhogen van 62 naar 64 jaar. Volgens de Franse premier Elisabeth Borne is dat nodig om te voorkomen dat er in de komende jaren grote tekorten op de arbeidsmarkt ontstaan. Het wetsvoorstel stuit op felle tegenstand van onder meer oppositiepartijen en vakbonden.  ( 4 min )

Prijzen van goederen en diensten in Oekraïne zijn in het afgelopen jaar gemiddeld 26,6 procent gestegen, meldt het nationale statistiekbureau dinsdag. De oorzaak daarvan zijn vooral de logistieke problemen die zijn ontstaan doordat Rusland het land binnenviel op 24 februari.  ( 3 min )

De schade als gevolg van overstromingen, orkanen en andere weersextremen bedroeg in het afgelopen jaar zo'n 250 miljard euro. Dat berekende Munich Re, de grootste herverzekeraar ter wereld. De schade is ongeveer even groot als het gemiddelde van de laatste vijf jaar en is kleiner dan de 300 miljard euro van 2021.  ( 3 min )

Bij beursplatform voor digitale munten Coinbase gaan bijna duizend banen verloren, meldt medeoprichter en topman Brian Armstrong dinsdag. De bezuinigingen zijn het gevolg van verslechterde omstandigheden in de cryptosector.  ( 3 min )

De helft van alle branches in de industrie produceerde in november minder dan in dezelfde maand een jaar eerder. Het is voor het eerst in ruim anderhalf jaar dat de industriële productie in Nederland is gekrompen.  ( 3 min )

Groene pistes, of pistes die voorzien zijn van sneeuw die is aangevoerd door helikopters, hoog uit de bergen. In de Alpen ervaren veel wintersporters dit jaar heel direct wat klimaatverandering veroorzaakt. Maar de gevolgen van dit sneeuwtekort kunnen ook op een andere manier Nederland bereiken: via de Rijn.  ( 4 min )

Apple wil eind volgend jaar of begin 2025 een eigen chip hebben gemaakt die mobiele telefonie, wifi en bluetooth kan combineren, meldt persbureau Bloomberg. Nu worden daar nog verschillende chips voor gebruikt, maar de techgigant wil minder afhankelijk worden van andere bedrijven.  ( 3 min )

Omdat vrijwel alle theezakjes en koffiepads die we in Nederland gebruiken composteerbaar zijn, mogen ze vanaf nu bij het groente-, fruit- en tuinafval (gft). Dat laat branchevereniging Koffie & Thee Nederland weten.  ( 3 min )

Bijna 1,4 miljoen Nederlanders stapten voor de jaarwisseling over op een andere zorgverzekering. Dat komt neer op 8 procent van de bevolking en daarmee waren er meer overstappers dan ooit. Vanwege de snel stijgende zorgpremies en de wegvallende collectiviteitskorting probeerden consumenten vaker kosten te besparen via een overstap.  ( 4 min )

Nederlandse huishoudens hebben afgelopen november bijna 3 procent meer besteed dan een jaar eerder. Maar op uitgaven aan eten en meubels hebben ze juist bezuinigd.  ( 3 min )

Nederlandse huishoudens hebben afgelopen november bijna 3 procent meer besteed dan een jaar eerder. Maar op uitgaven aan eten en meubels hebben ze juist bezuinigd.  ( 3 min )

Vorig jaar stegen de prijzen met maar liefst 10 procent ten opzichte van 2021. De inflatie was daarmee het hoogst sinds tijden. Het scheelde niet veel of een record uit de jaren zeventig was gebroken. Vooral energie en voedingsmiddelen werden veel duurder.  ( 4 min )

De omzet van foodservicebedrijven is afgelopen jaar met ruim 40 procent gestegen tot ruim 19 miljard euro. Dat meldt het FoodService Instituut Nederland (FSIN) dinsdag. Voor ondernemers in de horeca, catering en fastservice was het desondanks geen jubeljaar  ( 3 min )

Zo'n 1,3 miljoen Nederlanders werken in de nacht. Een deel van hen kiest hier zelf voor. Het gaat om mannen, vrouwen, jong en oud. We vroegen een aantal lezers die in de nacht werken waarom zij dat graag doen.  ( 6 min )

The Virgin Group spinoff was already struggling before a malfunction destroyed its rocket carrying 9 satellites.  ( 1 min )

The IRS corrected 14 million tax returns and the fixes resulted in nearly 12 million refunds.  ( 25 min )

The move by Apple could be huge blow to Broadcom.  ( 15 min )

Food and beverage conglomerate hopes its new product will capture the sought-after Gen Z cohort.  ( 12 min )

China eased back on its harsh COVID restrictions, the lockdowns and the travel quarantines, and that nation’s stock markets jumped, rising some 40% from their recent low points. The bullish sentiment in the world’s largest country – and second largest economy – was infectious, and the MSCI Asia Pacific Index is up some 20% from its October low. In fact, the Asian benchmark has outperformed the S&P 500 in the first week of 2023. What this means, at the bottom line, is that Chinese stocks are look  ( 49 min )

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“In 2023, we’re targeting 150 new shops, which positions us to achieve our five-year goal of 800 systemwide shops by year-end,” Dutch Bros CEO and President Joth Ricci said.  ( 14 min )

The end of an era is coming: Bed Bath & Beyond, a home goods store once popular in the '80s and '90s, is reportedly planning on filing bankruptcy in the coming weeks.  ( 51 min )

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. late Monday said it has agreed to buy French tomography company IMACTIS for an undisclosed amount. IMACTIS’s system is...  ( 22 min )

Broadcom shares closed sharply lower Monday in the final minutes of trading following a report that Apple was working on its own WiFi and Bluetooth chips.  ( 23 min )

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The following real estate investment trusts (REITs) all trade below their book value, and each one pays a dividend. If the Federal Reserve ever makes the pivot back to lowering interest rates, REITs such as these may be of interest to patient investors. While the wait continues for a change in the rate environment, an investor continues to receive a dividend. That’s the idea, anyway. It may or may not work out that way, but for those interested, here are the REITs: Medical Properties Trust Inc.  ( 47 min )

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Cannabis company continues to shop for alcohol properties in U.S. and cannabis names in Canada as it swings to a second-quarter loss  ( 25 min )

RBC Capital Markets downgraded Medtronic Plc (NYSE: MDT) from Outperform to Sector Perform and cut its price target to $89 from $102, citing mixed sentiments for the stock. The analyst notes investor disappointment regarding management's execution on several fronts, including warning letter, supply impact, RDN, slower pace of recovery, and persistent macro headwinds. The company lowered its FY23 organic growth outlook due to supply constraints and slower recovery in certain sub-segments. Related  ( 45 min )

"We haven't seen seen any slowdown or downturn," says Rolls-Royce CEO.  ( 11 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Two Federal Reserve officials said Monday that the central bank will likely need to raise interest rates above 5% before pausing and holding for some time.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewCommodity Ship Heads for Inspection After Suez Canal MishapStocks Almost Flat as S&P 500 Struggles Near 3,900: Markets WrapMorgan Stanley Warns US Stocks Risk 22% Slump“We are just go  ( 48 min )

Customers can claim money in wake of Keurig's K-cup coffee pod settlement  ( 24 min )

At the ICR Conference, CEO Claire Spofford said the emphasis on full-price selling and a more fluid inventory flow kept the company on course last year.  ( 47 min )

The GE HealthCare Technologies spinoff will have numbers all over the place for the next month or two.  ( 22 min )

Head chef René Redzepi plans to reinvent Noma while declaring the fine dining model is “unsustainable.”  ( 48 min )

Disney CEO Bob Iger is back — and so are in-office requirements.  ( 47 min )

While 2022 was a difficult year for most real estate investment trusts (REITs), the worst-performing subindustry was mortgage REITs (mREITs). The mREIT loss percentages ranged from the mid-teens to almost 60%. Inflation and interest rate hikes cut deeply into mREITs and contributed to the decimation of share prices. Still, mREITs remain popular for one main reason — they pay incredibly high dividend yields, which in bad years tempers the loss of principal and in good years adds to the total prof  ( 49 min )

Using a 529 plan to save for a child's education comes with a lot of advantages. All earnings generated by the after-tax investments are tax-free for qualified educational expenses, multiple plans are available in each state, contribution limits are high, … Continue reading → The post New Law Allows Tax-Free 529 Rollovers to Roth IRAs appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Goldman, Amazon and Salesforce are cutting positions in the New Year amid recession fears.  ( 23 min )

Asset manager Cathie Wood's flagship Ark Innovation ETF has fallen 61% over the past year and 79% from its February 2021 peak.  ( 12 min )

More than 200 publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) across 13 sectors are traded on the stock market, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) With so many REITs to choose from, making decisions on which ones to invest in can be somewhat difficult for the average investor. Many stock pickers look for high-dividend yields, but those REITs can sometimes be dividend traps, especially if the high yield is the result of poor performance. If the c  ( 47 min )

Most stocks on a new screen have outperformed the S&P 500 in the long term.  ( 28 min )

The best thing TSMC can do in its earnings report Thursday is to cut its outlook for 2023 big  ( 25 min )

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Eylea, which is injected into the eye, is meant to treat conditions such as macular degeneration, macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy.  ( 21 min )

Berkshire Hathaway stock is trying for a big-time breakout. Here's the setup.  ( 11 min )

It took two days for Tesla shares to enter a new bull market.  ( 22 min )

The SECURE 2.0 Act, signed by President Biden in December 2022, includes dozens of changes to provisions related to tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Among the most important changes is a provision, which took effect Jan. 1 of this year, that delays … Continue reading → The post Your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Have Officially Been Pushed Back appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

We are yet to find out what lies in store for the stock market in 2023. However, we do know that the previous year was one of the worst ever, with the S&P 500 putting in its 7th most abject annual performance since 1929. Whichever way you look at it, then, most investors did not enjoy the past 12 months’ market action. One positive takeaway, however, is that the overall bearish trend has driven share prices down across the board and that has left some stocks at levels that are now just too cheap  ( 48 min )

BofA Securities analyst Curtis Nagle upgrades shares of Zillow to Buy from Underperform.  ( 22 min )

U.S. stocks gained on Monday, prolonging last week's ascent after the first big rally of 2023 last last week.  ( 46 min )

Analysts at Citi said they were optimistic about the electric-car maker's fourth-quarter earnings and the company's investor day in March  ( 23 min )

The biotech said Covid-19 sales in 2022 were approximately $18.4 billion, while the consensus call on Wall Street was for $17.8 billion.  ( 22 min )

Consumer expectations for inflation over the next year dropped to the lowest level since July 2021, according to a survey from the New York Federal Reserve released Monday.  ( 46 min )

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Shares of Teladoc Health Inc. rallied about 9% in trading on Monday after the company said in a securities filing that it narrowed revenue guidance for 2022...  ( 22 min )

The number of mainstream financial institutions willing to do business in crypto is shrinking.  ( 21 min )

Shares of Novavax Inc. were up about 9% in trading on Monday after the company said John Jacobs will take over as president and CEO on Jan. 23. Jacobs, the...  ( 23 min )

A revenue increase of 28% in the December quarter helps deliver profits ahead of schedule.  ( 22 min )

Chairman Bruce Bodaken said the retail pharmacy company's board determined, and Donigan Heyward agreed, that "now is the right time to identify the next leader of the business.”  ( 10 min )

As fears of high inflation and the threat of recession become the talk of the town, investors are turning to Wall Street experts for guidance, namely Julian Emanuel, Evercore ISI Chief Equity & Quantitative Strategist. Emanuel sees clues for an impending downturn, pointing out that the last market trough, this past fall, came before overall economic indicators turned south. In his words, “[No] bear market has ever bottomed before the recession started. So from that perspective, we don't think Oc  ( 48 min )

The Baby Boomer generation is reaching retirement age in record numbers. With more Boomers retiring on a daily basis, it helps to understand how prepared they are to leave their jobs for good. In this article, we’ll discuss the average … Continue reading → The post Average Retirement Savings for Baby Boomers appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

If you worked in a job with a pension, this means you will receive ongoing benefits once you retire. A critical part of estate planning, then, will be figuring out what happens to that money when you die. The answer … Continue reading → The post What Happens to Your Pension When You Die? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Earning a higher income can mean paying more in taxes at both the federal and state levels. You might assume that you're stuck with a bigger tax bill because you earn more but that's not always the case. There are … Continue reading → The post Tax Saving Strategies for High Income Earners appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

I'm 63 and have zero retirement, just Social Security benefits. How can I begin saving? And where can I begin investing this late in the game? -Rita Saving for retirement is certainly easier and has a greater impact on you … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I'm 63, Have No Retirement Savings and Will Rely on Social Security. How Do I Begin Saving? Is It Too Late to Start Investing ‘This Late in the Game'? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Even Warren Buffett has his fingers in the pie.  ( 47 min )

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Our call of the day comes from a CIO's chat with another CIO who says the Fed doesn't think big investors haven't seen enough of a scare.  ( 27 min )

The insurance technology provider's customers include AIG and Berkshire Hathaway.  ( 22 min )

AstraZeneca said the deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2023, will bolster its cardiorenal pipeline  ( 21 min )

'Some of these homes have mortgages, and others are free and clear.'  ( 25 min )

Bloomberg Apple's India-Made iPhone Exports Surpass $2.5B In 9 Months — Nearly Twice Previous Fiscal Year's Total Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) exported more than $2.5 billion worth of iPhones from India between April and December as the company diversified production amid supply disruptions in China. The total export of the Cupertino-based tech giant in the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 2023 was almost twice the previous fiscal year's total. Goldman Sachs Reportedly Plans To Cut  ( 50 min )

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Retailers struggled through the holiday season, new data shows.  ( 46 min )

Gartner and LinkedIn experts agree that having a college degree will further lose its value in landing a job this year.  ( 47 min )

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Shares of Voyager Therapeutics Inc. rallied 35% in premarket trading on Monday after the company announced a deal with Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. to develop...  ( 22 min )

The "seized assets constitute property involved in violations" of crimes such as money laundering and wire fraud the document outlined.  ( 46 min )

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Oil and gas stocks are holding steady despite weaker energy prices. Lavish share buybacks may be one reason.  ( 24 min )

Lululemon said it now expects its gross margin for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 to decline by 90-110 basis points.  ( 21 min )

Ant Group's political rehabilitation appears complete, with a holding company restructuring that means Ma no longer dominates voting power.  ( 16 min )

Shares of Moderna Inc. were up about 1.0% in premarket trading on Monday after the company reiterated that it expects to have $5.0 billion in sales of its...  ( 22 min )

Almost 800,000 households are expected to see their mortgage rates more than double this year as they come off low fixed-rate deals.  ( 60 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The operational chaos that engulfed Southwest Airlines Co. over the busy holiday period was a crisis decades in the making.Most Read from BloombergGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewBrazil Capital Reels After Anti-Lula Rioters Storm CongressShip Refloated After Running Aground in Egypt’s Suez CanalPutin’s Energy Gambit Fizzles as Warm Winter Saves EuropeSouth Africa Has Its First Case of Most Transmissible Covid VariantIn the aftermath of a meltdown that le  ( 48 min )

Tilray Brands Inc. undefined shares fell 3.7% in premarket trades Monday after the Canadian cannabis company said it swung to a second-quarter loss. Tilray...  ( 22 min )

Traders are betting against beaten-down crypto stocks. But this crowded trade means near-term gains can be extended through a 'short squeeze.'  ( 22 min )

Employers are asking their workers to return to the office in the name of productivity. But employees disagree on how productive they are when in the office—and risk being fired if they don’t show up.  ( 46 min )

European drugmakers announced a trio of deals around a billion dollars each to buy U.S.-listed biopharmas at hefty premiums  ( 23 min )

Lululemon Athletica Inc. revised its fourth-quarter guidance on Monday by raising its revenue guidance. tweaking its per-share earnings guidance to a tighter...  ( 23 min )

Ipsen (OTC: IPSEY) has agreed to acquire Albireo Pharma Inc (NASDAQ: ALBO) at $42.00 per share in cash for an initial estimated aggregate consideration of $952 million plus one contingent value right (CVR) per share. Each CVR will entitle its holder to deferred cash payments of $10.00 per CVR payable upon the FDA approval of Bylvay in the Biliary Atresia indication at the latest by Dec. 31, 2027. The acquisition of Albireo will provide immediate incremental sales and strengthen Ipsen's rare dise  ( 45 min )

Ocugen Inc. stock rallied 16% in premarket trade Monday, after the biopharma company announced positive results in a trial of its COVID vaccine Covaxin. The...  ( 23 min )

Bill Gates looks for income, too. This is how he gets it.  ( 47 min )

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Bed Bath & Beyond see some volatile action ahead of its earnings this week.  ( 47 min )

Electric vehicle battery maker SK On may call off its intended joint venture with Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Koc Holding AS in Turkey. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the same in March 2022, Reuters reported. SK plans to retract the JV to produce batteries because of a weak macroeconomic outlook. The JV aimed to produce 30-45 gigawatt hours (GWh) starting in 2025. The final decision whether or not to halt negotiations regarding the joint venture has not been made  ( 46 min )

"If for some reason you can’t keep up with the repayment of the loan or line, you are at risk of losing your home,” says Orman.  ( 25 min )

CinCor Pharma is being acquired by AstraZeneca in a deal valued at about $1.8 billion; Macy's issues a sales warning.  ( 22 min )

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Macy's had a poor holiday season. Here's how to be thinking through the retail trade. More on that, and what else to watch in markets on Monday, January 9, 2022.  ( 47 min )

AstraZeneca said the deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2023, will bolster its cardiorenal pipeline  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US equities face much sharper declines than many pessimists expect with the specter of recession likely to compound their biggest annual slump since the global financial crisis, according to Morgan Stanley strategists.Most Read from BloombergGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewBrazil Capital Reels After Anti-Lula Rioters Storm CongressShip Refloated After Running Aground in Egypt’s Suez CanalPutin’s Energy Gambit Fizzles as Warm Winter Saves EuropeSouth Afri  ( 46 min )

Alibaba owns a 33% stake in Ant Group, which could revive its IPO plans if Chinese regulators are satisfied by its reorganization.  ( 21 min )

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Understand the benefits and the rules of converting your 401(k) to a Roth. You’ll owe taxes on the money now, but enjoy tax-free withdrawals later.  ( 14 min )

By Bingyan Wang Shares of Alibaba Group Holdings are higher following news that co-founder Jack Ma is ceding control of affiliate company Ant Group Co.,...  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asia’s benchmark stock index was on track to enter a bull market, as China’s reopening and a weakening dollar lure investors back to the region. Most Read from BloombergGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewUkraine Latest: Zelenskiy Says Extra Troops Will Defend BakhmutPro-Bolsonaro Rioters Invade Brasilia in Challenge to LulaEconomists Fret Over Perils Ahead for Global GrowthPutin’s Energy Gambit Fizzles as Warm Winter Saves EuropeThe MSCI Asia Pacific Index  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese tech stocks jumped as the sector’s outlook improved further following regulator comments that a years-long crackdown is ending. Most Read from BloombergGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewUkraine Latest: Zelenskiy Says Extra Troops Will Defend BakhmutThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenEconomists Fret Over Perils Ahead for Global GrowthPutin’s Energy Gambit Fizzles as Warm Winter Saves EuropeAlibaba Group Holding Ltd. rall  ( 46 min )

With the shift away from pensions, workers are becoming more responsible for their own retirement needs. Unfortunately, many are falling short.  ( 19 min )

Bitcoin and Ether rose in Monday morning trading in Asia, rising with the rest of the top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, with Cardano and BNB changing the most.  ( 47 min )

The CEO of the electric vehicle manufacturer is under unprecedented pressure from retail investors.  ( 14 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Fears of social unrest and political instability in Brazil will weigh on investor sentiment after supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday invaded the country’s top government buildings, challenging the leadership of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva just a week after he took office.Most Read from BloombergGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewBrazil Capital Reels After Anti-Lula Rioters Storm CongressUkraine Latest: Zelenskiy Says Extra Troop  ( 46 min )

Rising car prices and interest rates are making car loans more expensive, putting buyers at risk of negative equity.  ( 11 min )

Finding and buying a foreclosed home is easier than it used to be, but you still have to know how to navigate the market.  ( 25 min )

A revocable living trust is an arrangement that allows you to have more control over your estate in an advantageous way–before and after your death.  ( 20 min )

Want to stage your home to sell faster? Learn 12 essential home staging tips that make the biggest difference with limited time and a limited budget.  ( 23 min )

These accounts–created specifically for the wealthy–come with special perquisites such as personal bankers, waived fees, and the option of placing trades.  ( 16 min )

How does the coveted American Express Black Card—the choice of the elite—compare to the Amex Platinum card?  ( 18 min )

The trade-off between paying off your mortgage and saving more for retirement depends on how long you've had the mortgage and how far you are from retiring.  ( 17 min )

The key difference between deferred compensation plans and 401(k)s is the amount of money that can be saved for retirement.  ( 15 min )

Does closing a credit card hurt your credit? Not if you take the right steps.  ( 18 min )

Credit cards can help build credit while making purchases more convenient. Learn how credit cards work and best practices for using them.  ( 19 min )

Bank-owned life insurance is bought by banks as a tax shelter, leveraging tax-free savings provisions to fund employee benefits.  ( 17 min )

A credit card issuer charges a balance transfer fee to transfer a balance from another creditor. Learn the pros and cons of balance transfers.  ( 20 min )

A brokered certificate of deposit is a CD that an investor purchases through a brokerage firm or from a sales representative other than a bank.  ( 17 min )

If you’re shopping for a car, you may wonder how much down payment to make and whether it matters to your interest rate and approval odds. It does.  ( 15 min )

An ABLE account is a tax-advantaged savings account available to individuals who have been diagnosed with significant disabilities before turning 26.  ( 15 min )

The most common employer match is 50 cents on the dollar of up to 6% of your salary. In most cases, you should contribute enough to get the maximum match.  ( 19 min )

With Marriott International leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest hotel companies and REITs by revenue.  ( 15 min )

Taylor Schulte, the founder of Define Financial and the host of the "Stay Wealthy Retirement Show" podcast, joins The Express to help us ease our stress and find opportunities in uncertain markets like this one. Plus, the enigma that is the U.S. labor market, and what the layoffs in Big Tech are telling us. And, what to watch this week as inflation and earnings take center stage.  ( 25 min )

Death taxes, also called estate taxes, are taxes imposed by the federal and some state government on someone's estate upon death.  ( 17 min )

Lululemon reversed course, saying that margins contracted in the fourth quarter  ( 10 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell back down to the upper-mid 6% range, erasing their double-digit surge of the previous day.  ( 13 min )

A costly consumer banking venture, slowdowns in mergers, and dwindling asset prices are prompting Goldman to reduce expenses.  ( 11 min )

Other assets related to FTX also have been seized. Claims to Robinhood shares in the case are to be resolved through forfeiture proceedings.  ( 10 min )

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment report is a widely watched indicator of economic well-being that directly influences the market.  ( 19 min )

Find out why some economists and public policy makers believe that inflation is good, or even necessary, for economic growth.  ( 20 min )

Getting married has many financial positives (and a few negatives) but recent changes in the federal tax code have removed much of the downside.  ( 23 min )

2022 brought historic agreements from the COP summits, the passage of a climate bill in the U.S., and a global spike in emissions. We break down the year that was. Plus, tighter regulations, stricter standards, the transition to renewables, adaptation and relentless climate disasters are just some of the main themes facing countries, companies and investors in 2003. Meggin Thwing Eastman of MSCI rejoins the show to share her team's ESG and Climate Trends to Watch for 2023 report.  ( 24 min )

An unemployment claim is a request an individual makes to a state government to receive temporary payments after having been laid off from a job.  ( 18 min )

This week’s cryptocurrencies to watch are Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH), Ethereum Classic (ETC), The Graph (GRT), Optimism (OP), and Decentraland (MANA).  ( 13 min )

Cyber and Privacy Insurance provides coverage from losses resulting from a data breach or loss of electronically-stored confidential information. Here's how it works.  ( 15 min )

The U.S. government and private lenders can garnish your bank account to recover unpaid student loans in multiple ways  ( 14 min )

Decentralized applications (or dApps) are digital applications that run on a blockchain or P2P network of computers instead of a single computer.  ( 17 min )

In finance, a spread usually refers to the difference between two prices (the bid and the ask) of a security or asset, or between two similar assets.  ( 19 min )

Commercial paper—a type of interest collecting promissory note—is a short-term instrument that can be an alternative for retail fixed-income investors looking for a better rate of return.  ( 20 min )

A moving average (MA) is a technical analysis indicator that helps level price action by filtering out the noise from random price fluctuations.  ( 22 min )

The profitability index (PI) is a technique used to measure a proposed project's costs and benefits by dividing the projected capital inflow by the investment.  ( 20 min )

Focusing only on pay when job hunting may be a mistake. Find out which benefits have the highest payoff in the long run.  ( 18 min )

Learn about the various interest-bearing securities you can use to add stable, recurring income to your employer-sponsored 401(k) account.  ( 13 min )

Learn about robo Roth IRAs and if you should consider using a robo-advisor to manage your Roth IRA.  ( 16 min )

Opening up an individual retirement account (IRA) is a simple move that will save you tax money today and help you save for tomorrow.  ( 16 min )

If your employer offers a 401(k), a 403(b), or a 457(b) retirement plan, you may consider the Roth option, which is more pain now for big gain later.  ( 14 min )

Form 8880: Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions is an IRS form for claiming the retirement saver's credit on an individual's taxes.  ( 17 min )

Understand the benefits and the rules of converting your 401(k) to a Roth. You’ll owe taxes on the money now, but enjoy tax-free withdrawals later.  ( 14 min )

Learn the key differences between the standard 401(k) plan and the 408(k) plan, which is meant for smaller employers.  ( 16 min )

A gift letter is a piece of legal, written correspondence explicitly stating that money received isn’t expected to be repaid.  ( 17 min )

If you're at a small company, you may be offered a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan. Contribution limits are lower, but vesting is instant, with other benefits.  ( 17 min )

Retiring successfully if you're a small business owner requires both an exit strategy and a bulletproof retirement plan, both for you and your staff.  ( 15 min )

Your retirement security depends on your accounts and the nest egg you build with them. Find out how to get the most out of your 401(k) plan.  ( 23 min )

With the shift away from pensions, workers are becoming more responsible for their own retirement needs. Unfortunately, many are falling short.  ( 19 min )

An in-depth comparison between investment banking and investment management, their respective career paths, and which one you should choose.  ( 15 min )

Investigate the different business models and strategies for UPS and FedEx, two companies that seemingly compete for the same delivery business.  ( 15 min )

Discover the difference between a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k) and how Roth 401(k) matching works.  ( 15 min )

A collateralized debt obligation (CDO) is a complex financial product backed by a pool of loans and other assets and sold to institutional investors.  ( 20 min )

A 401(k) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement account offered by many employers. There are two basic types—traditional and Roth. Here's how they work.  ( 26 min )

Het wereldberoemde restaurant Noma in Kopenhagen gaat eind volgend jaar dicht. Het concept van haute cuisine met "slopende uren en intense werkcultuur" heeft een breekpunt bereikt, zegt chef-kok en eigenaar René Redzepi tegen The New York Times.  ( 4 min )

Het wereldberoemde restaurant Noma in Kopenhagen gaat eind dit jaar dicht. Het concept van haute cuisine met "slopende uren en intense werkcultuur" heeft een breekpunt bereikt, zegt chef-kok en eigenaar René Redzepi tegen The New York Times.  ( 3 min )

Techbeurs Consumer Electronic Show (CES) zit er weer op voor dit jaar. Afgelopen week werden er honderden nieuwe producten aangekondigd in Las Vegas. In dit artikel lees je over een aantal van de opvallendste.  ( 5 min )

Schiphol verwerkte vorig jaar 52,5 miljoen reizigers. Dat is ruim het dubbele van een jaar eerder, toen de luchthaven nog deels te maken had met een lockdown. Toch ligt het reizigersaantal nog steeds lager dan in 2019, het laatste jaar voordat de coronacrisis uitbrak. Ook Eindhoven Airport is nog niet terug op het precoronaniveau, terwijl Rotterdam The Hague Airport wel meer reizigers ontving dan drie jaar terug.  ( 3 min )

Het nieuwe elektrische Turkse automerk TOGG opende eind vorig jaar een fabriek. Een middelgrote SUV moet dit jaar op de Turkse markt een succes worden. Rond 2025 wil het merk dan in Nederland met een compacte SUV komen, zegt CEO Gürcan Karakas in gesprek met NU.nl. Maar eerst will TOGG succes boeken in Turkije. "Als we op de thuismarkt niet scoren, hebben we niks in het buitenland te zoeken".  ( 6 min )

Een hoogopgelopen conflict tussen twee aannemers zorgt voor vertraging bij de bouw van een belangrijke fabriek voor de gasvoorziening in Nederland. Het gaat om de stikstofinstallatie in Zuidbroek, die geïmporteerd gas kan omzetten naar gas dat huishoudens kunnen gebruiken. Door het geruzie stonden maandagochtend zo'n 150 werknemers voor een gesloten poort bij de bouwplaats, meldt RTV Noord.  ( 4 min )

Een hoogopgelopen conflict tussen twee aannemers zorgt voor vertraging bij de bouw van een belangrijke fabriek voor de gasvoorziening in Nederland. Het gaat om de stikstofinstallatie in Zuidbroek, die geïmporteerd gas kan omzetten naar gas dat huishoudens kunnen gebruiken. Door het geruzie stonden maandagochtend zo'n 150 werknemers voor een gesloten poort bij de bouwplaats, meldt RTV Noord.  ( 4 min )

Vingerafdrukken, vlekken, stof of lelijke strepen: soms heeft je nieuwe tv een flinke poetsbeurt nodig. Met deze tips doe je dat zonder je scherm te beschadigen.  ( 5 min )

De lonen zijn afgelopen jaar met gemiddeld 3,8 procent gestegen, zo blijkt uit cijfers van werkgeversvereniging AWVN. In december gingen de salarissen met 5,9 procent omhoog.  ( 2 min )

Tony's Chocolonely is het afgelopen jaar ondanks de hoge inflatie stevig gegroeid. Het Nederlandse chocolademerk werd vooral populairder in het buitenland. Met name in de Verenigde Staten waren de chocoladerepen niet aan te slepen.  ( 4 min )

Het wordt druk op de maan in 2023. Meerdere onbemande maanmissies staan gepland voor dit jaar. Waarom wordt het zo druk op de maan?  ( 3 min )

Een raket wordt meestal gelanceerd vanaf een bekende lanceerbasis, zoals die in Cape Canaveral, Bajkonoer of Kourou. Maar maandag is West-Europa voor het eerst aan de beurt. Ten zuiden van Ierland, boven de Atlantische Oceaan worden satellieten gelanceerd. De gloed daarvan is mogelijk ook vanuit Nederland te zien. Als je naar het zuidwesten kijkt, kun je er misschien een glimp van opvangen.  ( 4 min )

Vingerafdrukken, vlekken, stof of lelijke strepen: soms heeft je nieuwe tv een flinke poetsbeurt nodig. Met deze tips doe je dat zonder je scherm te beschadigen.  ( 5 min )

Horecabedrijven verdienden afgelopen jaar in totaal 25,9 miljard euro. Dat is iets meer dan in het laatste jaar voor de pandemie, meldt brancheorganisatie KHN maandag op vakbeurs Horecava. Toch worstelen veel ondernemers nog.  ( 3 min )

Steeds minder winkelpanden in Nederland staan leeg. Aan het begin van 2022 waren er nog 14.482 niet in gebruik. Aan het einde van het jaar gold dat nog voor 12.722 panden. Marktonderzoeker Locatus had vanwege de personeelstekorten en hoge inflatie juist meer leegstand verwacht.  ( 3 min )

Het ziekteverzuim viel in 2022 hoger uit dan in het voorgaande jaar. Het aantal verzuimmeldingen is met ruim 30 procent gestegen. Volgens de Arbo Unie hebben de meeste werknemers zich in maart en december ziek gemeld. In die maanden was er een griepgolf.  ( 3 min )

Steeds minder winkelpanden in Nederland staan leeg. Aan het begin van 2022 waren er nog 14.482 niet in gebruik. Aan het einde van het jaar gold dat nog voor 12.722 panden. Marktonderzoeker Locatus had vanwege de personeelstekorten en hoge inflatie juist meer leegstand verwacht.  ( 3 min )

Al bijna twee jaar lang bezetten klimaatactivisten het Duitse dorpje Lützerath. Vanaf dinsdag moeten ze weg, maar dat gaat tot nu toe niet zonder slag of stoot. Dit is hoe het bruinkooldorp van een rustig gehucht veranderde in het middelpunt van klimaatactivisme.  ( 7 min )

Er zijn in Nederland inmiddels meer dan een miljoen personenauto's die geheel of gedeeltelijk op stroom kunnen rijden. Dat is bijna net zoveel als het aantal diesels, blijkt uit cijfers die NU.nl opvroeg bij de RDW.  ( 3 min )

Lululemon reversed course, saying that margins contracted in the fourth quarter  ( 1 min )

A costly consumer banking venture, slowdowns in mergers, and dwindling asset prices are prompting Goldman to reduce expenses.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 had its best week since November. Reports from JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America will be among those that could confirm the rally—or send shares sliding.  ( 22 min )

The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday will report the consumer price index for December. Economists are predicting no change in the index.  ( 22 min )

With rates rising, biotech has faded. Investors have favored the pharma stalwarts. Bank of America’s drug analyst Geoff Meacham runs through the one’s to watch and a few to avoid. Plus: Could it be another banner year for Devon Energy?  ( 22 min )

The electric-vehicle leader has been hammered by China lockdowns, a possible recession, and CEO Musk’s antics at Twitter. But the company has real strengths and cheap shares.  ( 21 min )

Fourth-quarter earnings season begins with results from Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Delta, and UnitedHealth. Plus, December inflation data.  ( 22 min )

Feeling optimistic the new year will usher in a change in stock market dynamics and shift sentiment from bear to bull? Well, Leon Cooperman has some bad news for you. The billionaire investor has been a fully-fledged bear for a while now and 2023 has done little to change his stance. "Anybody looking for a new bull market any time soon is looking the wrong way,” Cooperman said. In fact, Cooperman thinks there’s only a 5% chance the S&P 500 sees out 2023 above the 4,400 mark (up 13% from current  ( 48 min )

The solar pv sector has been held back by rising costs since the end of 2020, but falling costs in 2023 could spur growth in solar stocks according to a new report from Goldman Sachs  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set to climb in early trading after US equities had their best day in more than a month on Friday as traders speculate that an unexpected contraction in services activity and a slowdown in wage growth will temper the Federal Reserve’s rate hike aggression.Most Read from BloombergThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenSouth Africa Has Its First Case of Most Transmissible Covid VariantUkraine Latest: Zelenskiy Says Extra Troops Will Defend B  ( 46 min )

Elon Musk has urged a federal judge to shift a trial in a shareholder lawsuit out of San Francisco because he says negative local media coverage has biased...  ( 24 min )

"Technology comes and goes, gold stays, at least physically. Once neglected for a brief period, Bitcoin would necessarily collapse.”  ( 47 min )

Fourth-quarter earnings season begins with results from Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Delta, and UnitedHealth. Plus, December inflation data.  ( 22 min )

'I'm also trying to clean out my house, and sell it at cost or a small profit.'  ( 28 min )

'Why can’t we just add a form to our regular tax return? What is so complicated that it would cost so much?'  ( 27 min )

Digital Currency Group, the head of Barry Silbert's crypto empire, is under DoJ and SEC investigations, according to Bloomberg News.  ( 11 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street tech bulls are counting on the industry’s megacap stocks to move higher before long and jump start a rebound in the S&P 500.Most Read from BloombergThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenSouth Africa Has Its First Case of Most Transmissible Covid VariantTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearUkraine Latest: Kyiv Denies Claim of Deadly Strike by RussiaThe hop  ( 48 min )

Stocks kicked off the new year on a positive note, with the S&P 500 climbing 1.4% last week. The index is now up 8.9% from its October 12 closing low of 3,577.03 and down 18.8% from its January 3, 2022 closing high of 4,796.56.  ( 51 min )

Don't dis the Dow because it only includes 30 stocks, because if the market is going to bounce back from last year's selloff, it'll be the Dow that leads it.  ( 24 min )

Tech companies went on a spending binge to satisfy pandemic demand. Then came the reopening and the rate hikes. Now, investors, consumers, and employees are paying the price.  ( 53 min )

These recently downgraded names are displaying both quantitative and technical deterioration.  ( 11 min )

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The first big rally of 2023 will be put to the test next week when investors face a highly-anticipated inflation reading and fourth-quarter earning from Wall Street's biggest banks.  ( 50 min )

Retired people need to stay busy and it never hurts to make extra cash, especially when you're on a fixed income. If you're thinking of working while retired, let's go over some of the best part-time jobs for retirees. Here are … Continue reading → The post 9 Best Part-Time Jobs for Retirees appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Health insurance premiums can be tax-deductible under some circumstances. Taxpayers who itemize may be able to use this deduction to the extent that their total medical and dental expenses, including health insurance premiums, exceed 7.5% of adjusted gross income. Self-employed … Continue reading → The post When Are Health Insurance Premiums Tax-Deductible? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

If you're looking to put away more money for retirement, you may have a goal in mind that you're trying to reach, such as saving $1 million. You may want to earn and save more than that, of course, but … Continue reading → The post How to Save $1 Million Dollars appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Getting divorced can have financial implications for how you file taxes. One question you might have is whether both of you can claim head of household if you maintain separate residences but share children. The IRS allows legally separated or … Continue reading → The post Can Both Divorced Parents Claim Head of Household? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

I am currently in a 12% tax bracket and attempting to convert as much money as I can to a Roth individual retirement account (IRA) without going into the next bracket. I am trying to do this to reduce my … Continue reading → The post Ask An Advisor: Can I Harness the Bear Market to Cut My RMDs and Tax Bill? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

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Airline plans to roll out offering starting in February.  ( 11 min )

I believe the gold's technical setup is very attractive, and here's how I've chosen to play it.  ( 11 min )

How Social Security income is taxed depends on how much income you have from other sources. Here are the 2022 IRS limits for individual and joint filers.  ( 50 min )

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Goodyear remains on track to hit this big tire sustainability goal. Here's why it matters to investors.  ( 47 min )

One tech analyst explains why a recovery in tech stocks may resemble the '90s favorite haircut.  ( 46 min )

Time flies. But it also crashes.  ( 47 min )

Wake up and smell the diesel.  ( 48 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans to squeeze Europe by weaponizing energy look to be fizzling at least for now. Most Read from BloombergThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceThe 6 Republicans Who Switched Their Votes to Make McCarthy House SpeakerSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealMild weather,  ( 48 min )

Discover whether exchange traded funds (ETFs) or physical bullion is the best way for investors to get exposure to silver.  ( 19 min )

Depending on your 401(k) plan, contributions may be matched by an employer in a number of ways.  ( 19 min )

A noninterest expense is an accounting classification for particular costs incurred by financial companies that are not related to the payment of interest.  ( 15 min )

Contributions to a flexible spending account (FSA) are not tax-deductible, but they reduce your tax burden and let you pay expenses in pretax dollars.  ( 15 min )

Though eBay is free for buyers, the $24.6 billion company generates significant revenue from its sellers and through advertisements.  ( 15 min )

Industry refers to a specific group of companies or businesses, while the term sector describes a larger segment of the economy.  ( 18 min )

Find out what risks Facebook (Meta) shareholders face in coming years, and why the social media giant may struggle to find new markets.  ( 17 min )

Discover whether exchange traded funds (ETFs) or physical bullion is the best way for investors to get exposure to silver.  ( 19 min )

The answer depends on the type of legal entity your business is organized as and operated through. Learn how these taxes work.  ( 16 min )

JUUL has quickly dominated the market for e-cigarettes, especially among younger users. Which company is behind the popular e-cigarette?  ( 15 min )

A cartel is an organization created between a group of producers of a good or service to regulate supply and manipulate prices.  ( 18 min )

These patent-holders may not be household names, but some of them have 10-times more patents than Thomas Edison.  ( 14 min )

From flying cars to pee testers, the Consumer Electronics Show has something for everyone  ( 1 min )

Het bedrijf Air Products, dat verantwoordelijk is voor de bouw van de stikstoffabriek bij Zuidbroek, heeft het contract met onderaannemer Ballast Nedam zaterdag per direct opgezegd. Ballast Nedam zou zich niet aan de afspraken hebben gehouden.  ( 3 min )

Wat is de beste alles-in-1-zwart-witprinter? En welke heeft de beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding? De Consumentenbond geeft antwoord.  ( 5 min )

Elke dag naar de super om de hoek of één keer per week alle koopjes af? Met de huidige kostencrisis zijn we kritischer op onze uitgaven, ook in de supermarkt. In de rubriek Het Bonnetje spreken we elke week met een Nederlander over zijn supermarktstrategie in tijden van inflatie.  ( 5 min )

Vingerafdrukken, vlekken, stof of lelijke strepen: soms heeft je nieuwe tv een flinke poetsbeurt nodig. Met deze tips doe je dat zonder je scherm te beschadigen.  ( 5 min )

Politieagenten, beveiligers, verpleegkundigen, havenarbeiders en vrachtwagenchauffeurs: het zijn een aantal voorbeelden van mensen die 's nachts werken. Momenteel hebben we in ons land 1,3 miljoen nachtwerkers en een deel hiervan kiest daar zelf voor. "Het gaat om mannen, vrouwen, jong en oud. We moeten deze mensen koesteren, want we kunnen niet zonder ze", zegt arbeidssocioloog Fabian Dekker van de Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam in gesprek met NU.nl.  ( 3 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Editor’s Note: Welcome to Credit Weekly, where Bloomberg’s global team of reporters will catch you up on the hottest stories of the past week while also offering you a peek into what to expect in credit markets for the days ahead.Most Read from BloombergGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewUkraine Latest: Zelenskiy Says Extra Troops Will Defend BakhmutThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenEconomists Fret Over Perils Ahead for Global  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bond-market bulls are getting an early taste of what they expect to be a winning trade of 2023.Most Read from BloombergThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceThe 6 Republicans Who Switched Their Votes to Make McCarthy House SpeakerSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealOn Friday, shorter-dated Treasuries l  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US inflation data in the coming week are expected to stay consistent with a gradual step-down in cost pressures, and will help determine the size of the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate increase.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenThe 6  ( 49 min )

Jack Ma had previously held more than 50 percent of voting shares at Ant Group.  ( 45 min )

Some Twitter employees finally received their severance after several delays, but the emails are being marked as spam.  ( 47 min )

Authorities have not yet brought charges against the company, which has faced intense scrutiny following competitor FTX's collapse in November.  ( 46 min )

New legislation paves the way for employer retirement plans to provide automatic portability services.  ( 48 min )

The agency proposed a rule that would ban all non-compete clauses for all types of workers.  ( 48 min )

With a potential recession looming in 2023, we look for those names with the best chances of continuing to raise their payouts irrespective of economic conditions.  ( 18 min )

During their first year in business, they generated $5 million in revenue, and now they are on a mission to give away $1 million in trading profits from their own trades to urban communities over the course of two years.  ( 45 min )

The U.S. labor market remained strong in 2022, adding another 263,000 jobs in November. But the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the job market may cool off in years to come, projecting that total employment will grow only 0.5% … Continue reading → The post Fastest-Growing Jobs for College Grads – 2023 Edition appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.’s outgoing Chief Executive Officer Andre de Ruyter has told South African police he recently survived an attempt on his life. Most Read from BloombergGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewUkraine Latest: Zelenskiy Says Extra Troops Will Defend BakhmutThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenEconomists Fret Over Perils Ahead for Global GrowthPutin’s Energy Gambit Fizzles as Warm Winter Saves EuropeThe alleged incid  ( 46 min )

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Bigger isn't always better though.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- There wasn’t much sunshine in the stack of Wall Street forecasts that predicted 2023 would bring a global economic contraction and rough going for risk assets. But as January trading picks up steam, a small cadre of optimists is breaking away from consensus and betting a soft landing can deliver market gains.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount  ( 48 min )

A high IQ and expertise in chart reading and fundamentals aren't what creates great trading success.  ( 13 min )

The platform, which is headquartered in the Seychelles, is one of the latest victims of the crisis affecting the sector for a year.  ( 11 min )

A $10 million nest egg will pay for a comfortable retirement for the majority of retirement savers. However, whether that much is enough to fund any specific retiree's golden years depends on a number of factors. This includes pre-retirement lifestyle … Continue reading → The post Is $10 Million Enough to Retire? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Approximately 30 million workers are bound by the clauses, according to the FTC.  ( 26 min )

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Giving money to a good cause can lift our spirits, but can it also lift our tax burden? What about if we're not donating to a charity, but to a church? Church, synagogue and mosque donations are tax-deductible, as long as … Continue reading → The post Are Church Donations Tax-Deductible? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

On Tuesday the IRS announced its annual adjustments to the standard deduction and tax brackets for the 2023 tax year. They are a considerable increase over 2022. This is a response to ongoing inflation, which has the effect of eroding … Continue reading → The post Inflation Tax Adjustments For 2023: What You Need to Know appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

If you have a high net worth, one of the most powerful tools available to you is a trust. They can help you pass your wealth to your heirs and may be able to shield your money from creditors. However, … Continue reading → The post 6 Trusts for High-Net-Worth Estate Planning appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

A living trust is a common solution for many people with estate planning needs. However, few people know about its tax-filing requirements. Generally, any trust with at least $600 in annual income must file a federal return. But for a … Continue reading → The post Does a Living Trust Need to File a Tax Return? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Flipping houses can be a lucrative business. But don't let the idealized house-flipping TV shows affect your view of how it works. You need to be experienced, funded and knowledgeable about what you're doing. That's especially true when it comes … Continue reading → The post Flipping Houses and Taxes: Real Estate Guide appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

I have a significant sum invested in several annuities. I would like to switch that money into index funds and pay taxes as the money is withdrawn. Is this recommended? How would I do this? -Vlad Transferring any amount of … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: Should I Cash Out My Annuities? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

It is not uncommon to lose track of an old 401(k) account after you change jobs. It's easy for people to assume their 401(k) contributions continue when they get a new job. Financial services company Capitalize estimated that 24.3 million … Continue reading → The post How to Find Old 401(k) Accounts appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Retirees are staying in defined-contribution (DC) plans long after retirement, according to T. Rowe Price. DC plans are typically tax-advantaged accounts, such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s, offered by employers. Advisors should understand why employees stay invested in these accounts years … Continue reading → The post Here's Why Retirees Are Sticking With Workplace Retirement Plans appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Demand has dropped to a quarter-century low, as buyers balk at monthly payments 64% higher than last year.  ( 47 min )

The 60s are probably the most common age that Americans retire during. Retiring at age 59 is a possibility, though, with some proper planning. For most people, once they’ve turned 59.5, they can begin withdrawing from their tax-advantaged retirement accounts without … Continue reading → The post How to Retire at 59: Step-by-Step Plan appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

While GE HealthCare will deliver better growth as a stand-alone, the new company’s valuation looks stretched and its leverage is high.  ( 24 min )

The focus at the Federal Reserve is increasingly on a still robust labor market as it keeps up its inflation fight.  ( 26 min )

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 24 min )

There be could be some short-term pain for Bed Bath & Beyond's rivals.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The World Bank is concerned that “further adverse shocks” could push the global economy into recession in 2023, with small states especially vulnerable.Most Read from BloombergThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceThe 6 Republicans Who Switched Their Votes to Make McCarthy House SpeakerSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7  ( 46 min )

Morgan Stanley analysts were sure Carvana stock would hit $430 a share and the crypto faithful believed Bitcoin would top $1 million.  ( 50 min )

The finance icon doesn't mince words when it comes to debt.  ( 48 min )

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Owning AT&T Inc (T) — a Top Pick for aggressive investors — has been an exercise in patience since the retirement of visionary CEO Ed Whitacre, who combined wireline and wireless franchises of four “Baby Bells” and several regional service providers, suggests Roger Conrad, editor of Conrad's Utility Investor.  ( 47 min )

Just because growth stocks are down from their peak doesn't mean they're cheap, writes Michael Kops.  ( 24 min )

Chinese policy makers who have stifled growth in recent years with restrictions and crackdowns on the private sector are now focusing on growth.  ( 22 min )

Leo Varadkar and Mark Zuckerberg had nothing but kind words to say about each other when the pair met at Facebook’s Menlo Park headquarters in Silicon Valley to cement their mutually beneficial relationship.  ( 48 min )

The Chinese billionaire entrepreneur is taking a step further away from the business empire he created decades ago.  ( 24 min )

Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice's Eastern District of New York and the Securities and Exchange Commission are examining transfers between Digital Currency Group and Genesis, one of its subsidiaries, a report late Friday said.  ( 45 min )

After a strong second half of 2022, the demand picture in 2023 is less clear, meaning investors may need to be more selective when it comes to picking global airline stocks.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Jack Ma is giving up controlling rights of Ant Group Co., as the billionaire further retreats from his online empire following China’s unprecedented tech crackdown. Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarMorphe Brand Once Valued at $2 Billion Closi  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China reported an increase in its gold reserves for a second straight month, topping up holdings again after its first reported purchase in more than three years.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenThe 6 Republicans Who Switched Their Votes  ( 47 min )

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In November, Netflix unveiled its long-anticipated ad-supported tier which offers customers in select markets, including the U.S., the ability to offset the cost of a Netflix subscription by allowing their viewing to be interrupted with ad breaks. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Netflix President of Worldwide Advertising, Jeremi Gorman, offered some initial insight into how the product has been performing as well as the streamer's future plans. This is also good for the consumer experience, she noted, as it means viewers won't be bored by one car ad after another.  ( 47 min )

The S&P 500 had its best week since November. Reports from JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America will be among those that could confirm the rally—or send shares sliding.  ( 22 min )

The call we’re most proud of was one made before 2022 began, when we warned the year would start off badly. We stayed bearish, and we’re glad we did.  ( 22 min )

After going nowhere last year, the brokerage looks ready to bust out—and could even surpass its record high.  ( 22 min )

Macy's is closing more stores as part of the 2023 growth strategy and affected employees jobs could work at nearby locations or get severance packages  ( 46 min )

With rates rising, biotech has faded. Investors have favored the pharma stalwarts. Bank of America’s drug analyst Geoff Meacham runs through the one’s to watch and a few to avoid. Plus: Could it be another banner year for Devon Energy?  ( 22 min )

GE HealthCare Technologies is currently being valued at a discount to its peers, not surprising since it just started trading this past week. But for GE investors, the combination of GE HeathCare and the rest of GE is already a plus.  ( 22 min )

The homegoods retailer announced earlier this week it had “substantial doubt” it can continue. That may cause a headache for its landlords.  ( 22 min )

Stocks of all the oil giants did very nicely in 2022. But investors valued the two U.S. giants more highly than their U.K. counterparts. The reason may lie in how the companies are transitioning to renewable energy.  ( 22 min )

Samsung Electronics’ dismal profits are another wake-up call for the industry. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on the latest FOMC minutes, a gold/TIPS divergence, energy stocks’ surge, and what keeps former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan up at night.  ( 22 min )

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The AAOIFI is a non-profit organization established to maintain and promote Shari'ah standards for Islamic financial institutions.  ( 15 min )

Our comprehensive guide to the American Express Membership Rewards program.  ( 24 min )

Corporate sustainability refers to corporations delivering goods and services in a sustainable manner. It has three parts: environmental, social, and economic.  ( 21 min )

The supply-side theory, or supply-side economics, holds that economic growth is stimulated through fiscal policies designed to increase the supply of goods and services.  ( 19 min )

The Institute of Internal Auditors offers certification, education, and research for professionals evaluating an organization's operations and controls.  ( 14 min )

Structural unemployment is a longer-lasting form of unemployment caused by fundamental shifts in an economy.  ( 23 min )

Hoe meer groene energie we opwekken, hoe meer we van die energie zullen moeten opslaan. In de serie Koplopers bezoekt NU.nl deze winter projecten die ons een kijkje in de toekomst van duurzame energieopslag geven. In dit deel: kassen verwarmen met heet water dat honderden meters onder de grond is opgeslagen.  ( 4 min )

Ben je op zoek naar een nieuwe smartphone, maar heb je een krap budget? Tweakers bekijkt regelmatig het aanbod aan telefoons in de categorie tot 350 euro.  ( 5 min )

Een aantal nieuwe, vaak buitenlandse financiële dienstverleners biedt hier gratis bankdiensten aan. Denk aan overboeken, betalen, beperkt cash geld opnemen en een (virtuele) bankpas. Is dat handig en betrouwbaar? En waar moet je op letten als je met zo'n nieuwe, gratis bank in zee gaat?  ( 6 min )

Met de krapte op de arbeidsmarkt zou je denken dat werkgevers mensen maar wat graag een vast contract willen geven. Maar nee: Nederlands is nog steeds Europees kampioen in flexwerk. En dat blijft voorlopig nog wel even zo.  ( 3 min )

AbbVie Inc. lowered its outlook for the quarter and year late Friday for research and development expenses and milestone payments to partners.  ( 24 min )

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The electric-vehicle leader has been hammered by China lockdowns, a possible recession, and CEO Musk’s antics at Twitter. But the company has real strengths and cheap shares.  ( 21 min )

Readers weigh in on income ideas for 2023, recession fears, the CDFI program, and preparing for uncertainty in 2023  ( 21 min )

There are a lot of people eager to line up to collect what's theirs, so the feds have put up a website to manage the load.  ( 47 min )

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A proposed FTC ban on noncompete agreements would apply across all industries and income levels, but could have the biggest impact on the tech industry.  ( 26 min )

It's been an up-and-down week for Bay Area life sciences stocks as health care executives start to flow into San Francisco for the 41st annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.  ( 17 min )

The Bay Area Council is among those surveying Bay Area residents this month to find out what will bring them into the city for work, dining and entertainment.  ( 16 min )

ALSO: Bitcoin and ether traded up. Equities also rose after a strong U.S. jobs report.  ( 46 min )

The beloved chain blames high inflation and struggling sales.  ( 10 min )

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With Scorpio leading the pack, these are the 5 biggest oil tanker companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )

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The new year is bringing new momentum for Verizon Communications Inc.'s stock.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The dollar plunged by the most in more than three weeks as US data prompted some traders to bet on smaller Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes ahead. Most Read from BloombergThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceThe 6 Republicans Who Switched Their Votes to Make McCarthy House SpeakerSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Bi  ( 47 min )

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U.S. stocks ended sharply higher Friday after an employment report showed wage gains slowed in December, fueling hopes that the Federal Reserve's interest...  ( 26 min )

As CES 2023 draws to a close this weekend much of the attention in the chip world was lauded on companies like Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Nvidia Corp....  ( 26 min )

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The company's new inspection facility was slated to bring hundreds of jobs to this West Valley city. Now, it's unlikely the company will build the project as it faces potential bankruptcy.  ( 16 min )

It’s no secret that the tech sector took a pounding in last year’s bearish market. In fact, the tech-heavy NASDAQ index lost more than 33% during 2022, leading the way in the market decline. But savvy investors have long bet that what goes down must come back up. Daniel Ives, Wedbush’s well-known tech bull, sees reasons for hope in the tech sector in 2023. In fact, he sees the sector making a significant bounce, and, at least in part, he credits the current downturn for setting up that possibili  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A pattern has persisted in stocks the past year. A downdraft steepens, sellers get the selling out of their systems, and the market is left poised for an often-powerful jump.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarMorphe Brand Once Valued at $2 Bill  ( 48 min )

Treasury yields plummet after U.S. data points to slowing wage growth and broadening weakness in the economy.  ( 24 min )

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway could be subject to a 15% minimum tax on unrealized gains in its $300 billion equity portfolio.  ( 22 min )

Beaten-down crypto stocks tore higher on Wednesday, in a sign that 'short squeeze' dynamics might be in play. More volatility could be ahead.  ( 22 min )

CrowdStrike director Roxanne Austin bought $2.5 million of the embattled shares of the security-software firm in the last week of 2022.  ( 22 min )

Stocks and bonds rally in response to December jobs data showing modest wage growth, while investors look past higher-than-expected 223,000 new job gains.  ( 24 min )

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The best-performing sector in the stock market last year is finding itself under pressure in 2023.  ( 22 min )

Historical data shows there is a high chance that the U.S. stock market may record a return of 20% or more this year after the three major indexes closed...  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant Petrobras should abandon planned divestments in refining and natural gas and expand in those areas instead, according to a detailed report from President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s transition team.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceMorphe Brand Once Valued at $2 Bill  ( 47 min )

China's economy is set to reopen in a few days and one major Wall Street firm has boiled down the likely impact on financial markets.  ( 24 min )

This name is one the world's largest producers of copper, iron ore and coal.  ( 10 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- International Business Machines Corp. dropped from the top spot for US patents in 2022, the first time in decades Big Blue hasn’t claimed the most in a year, signaling a strategy shift at the longtime intellectual property leader.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These D  ( 47 min )

The fall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried is the single largest event to ever rock crypto. But their undoing was years in the making. Here's how it happened.  ( 49 min )

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The core ARK Innovation ETF run by Wood fell 67% last year. But she remains staunchly bullish on the likes of Tesla, Zoom, and Roku.  ( 22 min )

Tech stocks are positioned to fall again in 2023 as the U.S. Federal Reserve continues interest rate hikes to slow inflation  ( 48 min )

Here's how Wall Street reacted to today's jobs report.  ( 50 min )

Baxter International Inc (NYSE: BAX) announced spinning off its Renal Care and Acute Therapies global business unit into an independent, publicly traded company. The new kidney care company will benefit from its existing product portfolio, diverse footprint, commercial operations, and service capabilities that support its therapies delivered in the home, clinics, and intensive care unit. Related: Baxter Q3 Performance underwhelms Investors, FY22 Guidance Lags Consensus. The business will operate  ( 46 min )

The cloud software data-warehousing company is well positioned to ride out an economic downturn, according to analyst Michael Turrin.  ( 22 min )

The prevailing wisdom on Wall Street is that recessions follow massive interest rate hikes, as high-interest rates slow down sales of real estate, automobiles and credit card spending on nonessential retail goods. What’s more, popular thought is that everyone is shopping online rather than driving to their local stores. So naturally many believe real estate investment trusts (REITs) that specialize in retail outlets could not possibly do well in a recessionary environment. But some Wall Street a  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- When US banks fell like dominoes during the Great Depression, the cause was often a classic run: Depositors withdrew cash en masse amid fears that lenders were amassing huge losses on bad loans and investments.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your Calenda  ( 48 min )

Friday's raft of U.S. data pushes the 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields to their lowest levels of 2023.  ( 25 min )

The end of 2022 was not kind to residential real estate investors or those whose agencies sell and finance homes. Not only did mortgage interest rates climb again at the end of December, but applications were down by double digits, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The average interest rate for 30-year fixed mortgages for loans with a 20% down payment increased to 6.58% from 6.34% two weeks before. For reference, the rate was 3.33% at the end of 2021. Meanwhile, mortgage appli  ( 46 min )

Also, how to sell a house in a rough market, and the latest crypto fallout.  ( 27 min )

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XPeng's stock plunged, putting it in range of a record one-day decline, as Tesla price cuts weighed on China-based electric vehicle makers.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warned that the assumption embedded in the bond market that the era of low interest rates — anchored by disinflationary pressures — is coming back is likely to be wrong.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.  ( 48 min )

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Ask ChatGPT: “What is a $29 billion valuation?”  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials meeting later this month are expected to look more kindly on another stepdown in their aggressive campaign of interest-rate increases after wage growth cooled in December.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 20  ( 47 min )

The Mac and iPhone maker will pour at least another $100 million into its new Austin campus, a filing shows. It's welcome news for a city — and real estate sector — that has been put at risk by big tech employers lately as recession fears loom and the work-from-home model prevails. Facebook is slimming down in Austin, backing out of space it was to take in Austin's next tallest skyscraper, while news of coming layoffs at Amazon.com Inc. and Google Inc. have many real estate pros on pins and needles.  ( 16 min )

A punishing macro climate is making it tougher to find winners. But shares of quality companies may still be rewarded. Here’s what to look for.  ( 22 min )

Most sectors are rallying on Friday, but healthcare is a glaring exception. Health stocks dominate the list of biggest laggards in the S&P 500. Baxter International shares fell 6% after the hospital products supplier announced it plans to spin off its kidney-care business. Lab equipment maker Ther  ( 22 min )

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Fate Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: FATE) has decided to terminate the collaboration and option agreement with Janssen Biotech Inc, a Johnson & Johnson unit (NYSE: JNJ), on revised terms and conditions. The agreement has been terminated, and all collaboration activities will be wound down in the first quarter of 2023. "We are disappointed that we were not able to align with Janssen on their proposal for continuation of our collaboration," Fate CEO Scott Wolchko said. The company is reducing its headc  ( 45 min )

The disgraced crypto founder, once worth $26.5 billion, said he only has $100,000 in his bank account.  ( 46 min )

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Suddenly, leaving behind $28 billion doesn't hit quite as hard.  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- One of Cathie Wood’s funds sold virtually all of its shares in Silvergate Capital Corp. after the cryptocurrency-focused bank announced that it was forced to sell assets at a steep loss as customers pulled out most of their deposits during the fourth quarter.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arm  ( 46 min )

An expansion into reduced-risk products will keep Philip Morris International’s profits healthy for years to come.  ( 22 min )

With debt and losses piling up, the home goods retail chain warned on Thursday that bankruptcy is approaching. And according to one industry expert, the end could be much sooner than expected.  ( 47 min )

Hard-right Republicans are likely to fight an increase without significant spending cuts, which Democrats probably will oppose. Even the threat of default might not force a compromise.  ( 22 min )

Dividend stocks are the Swiss army knives of the stock market. When dividend stocks go up, you make money. When they don’t go up — you still make money (from the dividend). Heck, even when a dividend stock goes down in price, it’s not all bad news, because the dividend yield (the absolute dividend amount, divided by the stock price) gets richer the more the stock falls in price. Knowing all this, wouldn’t you like to own find great dividend stocks? Of course you would! Using the TipRanks platfor  ( 48 min )

Tesla slashed prices on two of its models in China on Friday. The price cuts are the automaker’s second in three months as it battles waning Chinese demand.  ( 46 min )

Tesla slashed prices on two of its models in China on Friday. The price cuts are the automaker’s second in three months as it battles waning Chinese demand.  ( 47 min )

Saving for retirement is hard. It takes discipline, intelligence and likely a little bit of luck. You have to put money into your retirement fund consistently, make smart investment choices and hope that none of them end up going sideways. … Continue reading → The post 4 Strategies to Limit RMDs appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

There are two main ways to give significant amounts of money to a family member: gifts and loans. Each has its own tax consequences and advantages. In the case of a loan, if you want this not to count as … Continue reading → The post Is a Family Loan Taxable Income? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Can you use retirement funds to buy a second home? Technically, yes. Retirement funds are funded with your money. But perhaps a better question might be: Can you withdraw money from your retirement funds early to buy a second home … Continue reading → The post Can You Use Retirement Funds to Buy a Second Home? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

If you're considering opening a brokerage account to buy and sell equities, chances are you've come across TD Ameritrade, Fidelity or Vanguard in your research. The three firms are among the biggest names in the financial services industry, and the … Continue reading → The post TD Ameritrade vs. Fidelity vs. Vanguard appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Marriage can affect how you do your taxes, make money and plan for retirement. If your marriage ends, it's important to know the rules regarding divorce and Social Security. Who's eligible for what benefits, how much can you collect and … Continue reading → The post Social Security Rules After a Divorce appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

And it's not as hard as turning water into wine.  ( 47 min )

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U.S. stock futures were higher after the December jobs report showed the labor market grew faster than expected in the final month of 2022.  ( 47 min )

Shares of Fate Therapeutics Inc. plunged 56.8% in premarket trading, putting them on track for a record one-day selloff, after the biopharmaceutical company...  ( 23 min )

Hospital products company shares drop as it readies a restructuring plan and sets plan to spin off its Renal Care and Acute Therapies unit  ( 23 min )

The Labor Department published its monthly jobs report for December at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday. Here are highlights from the release, compared to Wall Street estimates compiled by Bloomberg.  ( 47 min )

'I ride with you!' Aron tweeted, reiterating his recent comments on his AMC shareholding  ( 25 min )

Tesla shares fell in premarket trading Friday, extending their recent declines, after the company delivered far fewer China-made electric vehicles in December than in Nov  ( 25 min )

As part of the shift, the company may sell assets like its gene therapy facility in Durham and a cancer-focused R&D group in Denver.  ( 22 min )

After a poor 2022 those hoping the new year would bring fresh optimism for the stock have already suffered a heavy dose of disappointment.  ( 22 min )

Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman says a bull market won't come anytime soon and sees only a 5% chance of the S&P 500 rising above 4,400.  ( 47 min )

Citi's global strategy team looked around the world and decided to cut its recommendation on the U.S. to underweight from overweight.  ( 26 min )

Shares of Tesla Inc. took a dive in premarket trading Friday, after the electric vehicle maker cut prices in China again, which also weighed heavily on rival...  ( 23 min )

Those celebrating their 72nd birthday this year have more time before having to pull money from retirement accounts  ( 24 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

Earn anywhere from $200 to $3,000 in cash for opening a checking or savings account with any of these 10 banks. Just be ready for some hurdles.  ( 26 min )

What to watch in markets on Friday, January 6, 2023.  ( 49 min )

Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond tumble as the struggling retailer warns about its ability to continue; Vince McMahon plans to return to World Wrestling Entertainment and pursue a sale of the business, The Wall Street Journal reports.  ( 22 min )

Liquefied natural gas trading improved significantly from the third quarter, the company said in a trading update Friday.  ( 22 min )

The FTX founder and former CEO says he needs the money to pay his legal fees, despite rival claims by the company and by crypto lender BlockFi.  ( 46 min )

An expansion into reduced-risk products will keep Philip Morris International’s profits healthy for years to come.  ( 22 min )

Dave Bujnowski, a portfolio manager for a century-old Scottish investment firm, says the key to stock market success is to patiently bet on companies exploiting significant technological or other change.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Asia and US futures climbed ahead of crucial American jobs data that will help identify the path forward for Federal Reserve monetary tightening. Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arms UpgradeTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceUkraine Latest: US, Germany Se  ( 47 min )

Hard-right Republicans are likely to fight an increase without significant spending cuts, which Democrats probably will oppose. Even the threat of default might not force a compromise.  ( 22 min )

This strategy beats the market with less risk, fewer upsets and no 'lost' decades.  ( 26 min )

Coinbase shares closed down 11% on Thursday as Silvergate slumped more than 40%.  ( 45 min )

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Macy's will be closing four locations in four states, a Macy's spokesperson confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday. The news was first reported by Axios.  ( 45 min )

When Salesforce bought Slack for $27.7 billion almost two years ago, it said it would transform how people work. Corporate technology buyers so far aren’t impressed, analysts said.  ( 39 min )

The unemployment rate is a closely followed indicator, used by businesses, investors, and others to gauge the state of the U.S. economy.  ( 17 min )

Advertising elasticity of demand (AED) measures a market's sensitivity to increases or decreases in advertising saturation and its effect on sales.  ( 14 min )

The labor force participation rate is a measurement of an economy’s active workforce. In 2022, the rate hovered above 62%.  ( 22 min )

From flying cars to pee testers, the Consumer Electronics Show has something for everyone  ( 11 min )

Coming up next week: CPI inflation update, financial sector earnings, consumer sentiment  ( 13 min )

With Scorpio leading the pack, these are the 5 biggest oil tanker companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )

Wages rose less than expected in December, bolstering stocks and bonds.  ( 13 min )

Is it ever worth playing the lottery? Discover the probability of winning and the best way to collect the funds if you happen to win.  ( 21 min )

A Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) is an irrevocable, tax-exempt trust that generates income and provides a charitable donation to a chosen charity.  ( 15 min )

The student loan system is in desperate need of reform, as more and more graduates struggle to find work and pay off their student loans.  ( 15 min )

Chatbot creator's planned stock sale to venture capital firms would mark bright spot for technology sector struggling with layoffs and falling market valuations.  ( 11 min )

Job losses, fines and chaos mount, undermining investor confidence.  ( 13 min )

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the key to getting grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help pay for college.  ( 19 min )

If you're not sure what gift taxes are, read on and we'll explain.  ( 16 min )

Learning where different assets stand on the investment risk ladder is the first step to understanding investments.  ( 20 min )

A subprime auto loan is a type of loan used to finance a car purchase that’s offered to people with low credit scores or limited credit histories.  ( 14 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have shot back up, again nearing the 7% threshold.  ( 13 min )

The cryptocurrency world experienced a wave of job losses and bearish sentiment this week, further rattling investor confidence.  ( 12 min )

Led by JinkoSolar Holding Co., these are the 10 biggest solar companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 15 min )

The U.S. economy added 223,000 jobs in December, exceeding estimates for a 200,000 gain, while the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5%.  ( 11 min )

Southwest said it expects to post a loss for last quarter after problems with its scheduling system led it to cancel 17,000 flights during and after a major storm.  ( 10 min )

No, employer match does not count towards 401(k) limit, however, the IRS does limit total contribution from both the employer and the employee combined.  ( 18 min )

Payday loans are almost always more expensive than personal loans when it comes to borrowing money and tend to be riskier as well.  ( 19 min )

In a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), close to one-fifth, or 17% of small business owners said in December that they plan to create new jobs in the next three months.  ( 9 min )

With Novo Nordisk at the top of the list, these are the 10 biggest biotechnology companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 13 min )

The modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) you report on your tax return is used to determine if you qualify for certain tax benefits.  ( 22 min )

Understanding the most common employee benefits will help you choose the right options for your situation. Learn how employee benefits work.  ( 15 min )

Firing employees isn't easy, but it is simple: Be honest, be compassionate, and be quick.  ( 14 min )

A reverse repurchase agreement is the purchase of securities with the agreement to sell them at a higher price at a specific future date.  ( 18 min )

Risk analysis is the process of assessing the likelihood of an adverse event occurring within the corporate, government, or environmental sector.  ( 21 min )

A gift is something of value that is given without something of equal value being exchanged in return and, in some instances, is subject to tax.  ( 16 min )

Properly structured life insurance can help in managing, preserving, and growing wealth.  ( 17 min )

Wages rose less than expected in December, bolstering stocks and bonds.  ( 1 min )

De negatieve coronatest die reizigers uit China vanaf dinsdag nodig hebben is een "goede stap" voor de bescherming van de bemanning bij luchtvaartmaatschappij KLM. Dat zegt bestuurslid Ingrid Brama van de Vereniging Nederlands Cabinepersoneel (VNC) in een reactie op het besluit van minister Ernst Kuipers (Volksgezondheid).  ( 4 min )

De Kindertelefoon krijgt steeds meer telefoontjes van kinderen met financiële zorgen. Ook de telefoonlijn voor jongvolwassenen stuit vaker op dit soort kwesties.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen binnen het eurogebied liepen in december minder hard op dan in voorgaande maanden. Wel blijft de inflatie met 9,2 procent historisch hoog, schrijft Eurostat vrijdag.  ( 4 min )

Elke week geeft NU.nl een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het verbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

Elke week geeft NU.nl een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het verbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

Werknemers worden productiever als ze flexibele werktijden hebben en minder dan veertig uur in de week aan de slag hoeven. Daarnaast zorgt het voor een betere balans met het privéleven. Voor bedrijven is het aanmoedigen daarvan dus ook aan te raden.  ( 3 min )

Samsung heeft last van een gedaalde vraag naar elektronica. Het Zuid-Koreaanse bedrijf zag zijn winst in het afgelopen kwartaal het sterkst dalen in meer dan tien jaar, blijkt vrijdag uit voorlopige kwartaalresultaten.  ( 3 min )

Voedingsmiddelen, drank en tabak zijn afgelopen maand opnieuw duurder geworden. De prijzen gingen met maar liefst 14 procent omhoog ten opzichte van december 2021, zo blijkt vrijdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. In november was er nog sprake van een stijging van 12,9 procent.  ( 3 min )

Het digitale loket voor subsidie voor het kopen of leasen van een elektrische auto gaat op 10 januari om 9.00 uur weer open. Dit jaar zit er 99,4 miljoen euro in de pot. Dat is meer dan afgelopen jaar, maar het bedrag per auto is lager. Dat laat de Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) weten aan NU.nl.  ( 4 min )

Na ongekend hoge percentages tot wel 14 procent zien we de inflatie gas terug nemen. Dit komt doordat het grote effect van de energieprijzen minder wordt. Maar de inflatie zal ook dit jaar hoog blijven, voorspellen economen. Want de hogere lonen en de nog steeds dure energie gaan we weer terugzien in bijvoorbeeld de prijzen van boodschappen.  ( 5 min )

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that limits the actions of debt collectors, including how they can contact the debtor.  ( 18 min )

Genesis adds to earlier job cuts after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. The news compounds Genesis's problems, as it owes $900 million to crypto exchange Gemini.  ( 11 min )

U.S. bankruptcy judge rules Celsius customers turned over control of their assets to the now-insolvent crypto lender, making them unlikely to recover their funds.  ( 11 min )

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a distribution from your individual retirement account (IRA) to a qualified charity.  ( 15 min )

A charitable remainder annuity trust (CRAT) is a type of gift transaction in which a donor contributes assets to a charitable trust.  ( 17 min )

A signature loan is a personal loan offered by banks and other finance companies that relies only on the borrower’s signature and promise to pay as collateral.  ( 15 min )

A day after minutes from the Federal Reserve's policy-making committee showed the central bank's determination to cut inflation, Fed presidents reiterated that commitment.  ( 10 min )

With Cenovus Energy leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest Canadian oil & gas companies by 12-months trailing revenue.  ( 16 min )

Learn how you, as an IRA owner, can lower your adjusted gross income and reduce your taxes by making qualified charitable distributions.  ( 18 min )

The report details improvements and ongoing challenges over the last year.  ( 11 min )

Running your own business poses risk. Knowing where you can save money is crucial, and there are a number of tax breaks that can help you do just that.  ( 32 min )

Similar to the mortgage-backed securities that led to the 2008 recession, student loan asset-backed securities might cause the next financial crisis.  ( 17 min )

An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) helps minimize estate and gift taxes, provides creditor protection, and protects government benefits.  ( 18 min )

Federal Trade Commission says restrictions hurt competition and cost U.S. workers at least $250 billion a year  ( 11 min )

Sam Bankman-Fried was co-founder and ex-CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX before its sudden collapse in November 2022. He now faces criminal fraud charges.  ( 19 min )

FTX, once the third-largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange, is now in U.S. bankruptcy. Its founder faces criminal and civil charges and goes to trial in October.  ( 23 min )

The household goods seller's stock cratered after it said it may file for bankruptcy amid widening losses.  ( 10 min )

SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2023, is legislation that contains 90 provisions aimed at strengthening retirement savings in important ways.  ( 17 min )

Contractionary policy is a macroeconomic tool used by a country's central bank or finance ministry to slow down an economy.  ( 16 min )

The bank was forced to sell assets at a steep loss and fire 40% of its staff to cover withdrawals of about $8.1 billion in the fourth quarter.  ( 12 min )

With this round of layoffs, Amazon leads the pack in tech company workforce reductions. Here's what to know.  ( 11 min )

Learn about the common pitfalls of helping your adult child to buy a home⁠⁠, and how to avoid them.  ( 18 min )

Your retirement accounts may have to go through a long and costly probate process unless you designate your beneficiaries in the right way.  ( 17 min )

The Jones Act is a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States.  ( 17 min )

You will contribute money to your FSA throughout the year, but you might have some left over at the end of the year. Find out how you can spend it.  ( 17 min )

After surging last week to well above 7%, rates on 30-year mortgages have strongly reversed course, dropping for a third consecutive day.  ( 12 min )

An exemption trust helps minimize or eliminate federal estate taxes on a married couple's estate. The trust holds assets of the first spouse to die.  ( 14 min )

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 includes some important changes for millennials.  ( 18 min )

Continuing claims refers to the number of people who have already filed an initial claim and are still filing for unemployment benefits.  ( 14 min )

Compare mortgage rates across 18 different products for both purchase and refinance and see how they stack up across the country.  ( 21 min )

Unemployment insurance is a benefit for workers who have lost their jobs and meet certain eligibility requirements.  ( 22 min )

A charitable remainder trust is a tax-exempt irrevocable trust designed to reduce the taxable income of individuals and support charities.  ( 16 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 20-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 20 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and collected the best 15-year loan offers.  ( 20 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 10-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 22 min )

A health insurance premium is an upfront payment made on behalf of an individual or family in order to keep their health insurance policy active.  ( 18 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best jumbo mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 26 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 30-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 13 min )

Compare mortgage refinance rates across 18 different products, from 30-Year Fixed to 5/6 ARMs and everything in between.  ( 14 min )

If you lose your health insurance, such as with a job loss, you may be able to replace the coverage. Learn more about your options for new health coverage.  ( 18 min )

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) both allow the saving of pretax dollars to pay for healthcare expenses.  ( 17 min )

The Investopedia Anxiety Index is a gauge of investor sentiment based on the behavior of over 20 million Investopedia readers around the world.  ( 15 min )

Before investing in Apple, read here to understand their core business, company history and relevant news developments.  ( 18 min )

Before investing in Facebook (Meta), read here to understand their core business, company history and relevant news developments.  ( 19 min )

Estate planning determines who will inherit your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement accounts.  ( 17 min )

Aggregate demand is a measurement of the total amount of demand for all finished goods and services produced in an economy.  ( 20 min )

Understanding the rules for withdrawals from a Roth 401(k) will keep you from losing part of your retirement savings to taxes and penalties.  ( 19 min )

Marginal analysis is an examination of the additional benefits of an activity when compared with the additional costs of that activity. Companies use marginal analysis as a decision-making tool to help them maximize their potential profits.  ( 23 min )

Shares of Poshmark were delisted on the Nasdaq.  ( 46 min )

These are some of the stocks moving in after hours on Jan. 5, 2023.  ( 45 min )

How have iPhone sales have fared in the wake of production constraints on high-end models? Some public companies may have just offered a few clues.  ( 24 min )

“To a degree, BofA is akin to a digital bank with a physical presence," the analyst said.  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Salesforce Inc. division Tableau was hit harder than other units in the company’s largest-ever round of jobs cuts this week, adding to a major reorganization that signals the $15.7 billion acquisition hasn’t lived up to expectations.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arms UpgradeIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUkraine Latest: U  ( 47 min )

CytomX Therapeutics Inc. shares soared more than 50% in the extended session Thursday after the small biotech company announced a partnership with Moderna...  ( 22 min )

A tender offer at that valuation would make OpenAI one of the most valuable startups in the U.S., bucking a tech retrenchment.  ( 26 min )

Even $2.7 million won’t cut it for Uncle G.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A sharp decline in the M2 measure of the US money supply could be good news for policymakers in their efforts to bring high inflation under control, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arms UpgradeTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 Ev  ( 47 min )

Costco shares ticked higher in the extended session Thursday after the warehouse club reported a rise in holiday sales from a year ago  ( 23 min )

With Cenovus Energy leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest Canadian oil & gas companies by 12-months trailing revenue.  ( 16 min )

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Cisco Systems Inc. has begun previously announced layoffs, cutting nearly 700 jobs in Silicon Valley last month, according to filings with the state of...  ( 23 min )

“The idea in your head that you can quietly hide in your ivory tower and that this will all just magically go away, or that this is someone else’s problem, is pure fantasy,” Cameron Winklevoss wrote to former friend Barry Silbert.  ( 50 min )

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway once had a paper profit of $1.7 billion after buying shares of software firm Snowflake at its hot 2020 IPO. It's almost all gone now.  ( 21 min )

Analysts say minutes of the Federal Reserve's December meeting delivered an important message to investors: big stock market rallies are unwelcome.  ( 25 min )

Low payout ratios imply not only a highly sustainable dividend but also provide the company with a high level of dividend growth potential.  ( 18 min )

The complaint alleges that SmileDirectClub's "false and fraudulent" claims have costs its competitor millions of dollars.  ( 16 min )

Pimco was the biggest loser, with $3.6 billion in outflows as the bond market struggled.  ( 45 min )

Why 2023 could be the year that more workers with disabilities find jobs.  ( 28 min )

But there's a catch if you want that 6% rate in Iowa: You have to apply in person and only residents of certain counties qualify.  ( 47 min )

One aerospace observer believes Boeing will report "blowout" delivery numbers for the final month of 2022.  ( 15 min )

Firing off applications when you’re passed over for a promotion might be the key to getting a huge salary bump, work-from-home privileges, and whatever else you’re after.  ( 47 min )

Growth stocks led on the downside in 2022, but it's still not the time to buy them, say UBS strategists.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Deere & Co., the world’s largest manufacturer of farm equipment, launched a new electric excavator amid rising demand to reduce emissions in heavy industry.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arms UpgradeTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceUkraine Latest: US, Germany Se  ( 47 min )

The U.S.-listed shares of AMTD Digital surged on Thursday, recently up some 200% on heavy volume. The Asia-focused company's operations include financial services, marketing, media and digital investments. It didn't appear to issue any press releases or Securities and Exchange Commission filings on  ( 24 min )

In his testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, current FTX CEO Jay J. Ray III laid out the most convincing case that fraud was committed while former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried held the reins at the bankrupt crypto exchange. Evidence strongly suggests FTX user funds were commingled, Ray wrote, in part to fund a lavish “spending binge” by the “FTX Group” beginning in late 2021.  ( 48 min )

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Wedbush Securities cut its Apple price target, but insists demand remains strong.  ( 47 min )

Your retirement accounts may have to go through a long and costly probate process unless you designate your beneficiaries in the right way.  ( 17 min )

It's taken traders almost four months to register the likelihood that U.S. interest rates could reach their highest level since 2006 in the next two months  ( 26 min )

Gold recently climbed to its highest prices in nearly seven months, feeding expectations that the precious metal is on track to notch record highs this year.  ( 26 min )

The billionaire investor tells TheStreet that a new scandal will soon rock the cryptocurrency industry.  ( 12 min )

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Silvergate today announced it was cutting down 40% of staff, amid major outflows from its platform.  ( 46 min )

The $1 billion transaction has also been opposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Texas regulators  ( 47 min )

While there's significant commonality between the two only one stands out.  ( 17 min )

The net loss was driven by a $5.2 billion after-tax charge for opioid-related claims and litigation, the retail pharmacy chain said.  ( 22 min )

The legendary investor says the stock market should have harshly punished the software group.  ( 13 min )

U.S. stocks opened lower Thursday as investors reacted to a fresh batch of labor-market data and more hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve officials.  ( 26 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond may have one foot in the retail grave as its struggles continued ahead of the holiday season.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Silvergate Capital Corp. shares plunged after the bank said the crypto industry’s meltdown triggered a run on deposits, prompting the company to sell assets at a steep loss and fire 40% of its staff.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of CutsWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The percentage of US consumers paying at least $1,000 a month for their cars soared to a record, adding to concerns that borrowers may be getting in over their heads.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUkraine Latest: US and Germany to Send Their Armored VehiclesWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon  ( 47 min )

U.S. stocks sank Thursday morning after economic data showed private payrolls rose more than expected last month and weekly jobless claims fell to a three-month low, pointing to continued tightness in the labor market despite higher interest rates.  ( 48 min )

After a tough 2022, this could be the year that fixed income is a better bet than stocks. Here’s what some of the experts recommend buying now.  ( 22 min )

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) may or may not impact inflation – but it contains provisions that are certain to impact clean energy, and particularly the residential and commercial solar power segments. In fact, banking giant Goldman Sachs believes the IRA is one of the most meaningful policy developments for the US solar and energy storage sector and clears the way for at least a decade-long runway for stable installation growth across all residential, commercial and utility-  ( 50 min )

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How much money should I keep in my savings account? This is a valid question to ask if you're interested in making the most of your money. Savings accounts can offer liquidity, so you have convenient access to your money. And … Continue reading → The post How Much Money to Keep in a Savings Account appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Annuities can be complex, and it's easy to be overwhelmed by the different types and sub-types, but they are one of the best ways to receive guaranteed income in retirement. While $5 million sounds like plenty of money to retire … Continue reading → The post How Much Would a $5 Million Annuity Pay appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

A Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can offer tax benefits in the form of tax-free withdrawals in retirement. If you have a traditional IRA or 401(k), you can use a Roth conversion to change the tax status of your retirement … Continue reading → The post How Many Roth Conversions Can You Make Per Year? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

A lengthy nursing home stay can be expensive, and if you don't qualify for Medicaid, you may need to draw down your assets to pay for it. You may choose to leave a life insurance policy behind to help your … Continue reading → The post Can Nursing Homes Take Your Life Insurance From Your Beneficiary? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Is there a point at which I should stop reinvesting stock dividends and invest the money or save the cash? -Anonymous Many financial experts recommend that you reinvest dividends most of the time – and I'm inclined to agree. The … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: Should I Stop Reinvesting Dividends? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

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Shares of Novocure Ltd. soared 71.5% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company said the experimental non-small cell lung cancer treatment it’s...  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US companies added more jobs than expected in December, driven by small- and medium-sized businesses, and highlighting the resilience of labor demand that’s underpinning wage growth. Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of CutsFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Te  ( 47 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond said it "continues to consider all strategic alternatives ... including obtaining relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code."  ( 11 min )

Analysts at Davidson say incorporating ChatGPT into cloud services and internet search could boost Microsoft shares.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. raised its yearly sales forecast as currency exchange rates eased and the drugstore chain’s first-quarter revenue beat expectations. The shares fell as its profit view for fiscal 2023 remained unchanged.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of CutsWhat We Know About the ‘  ( 47 min )

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Market conditions are perfect right now to pay tax on some of your retirement funds and avoid a bigger hit later.  ( 27 min )

The drugstore chain swung to a quarterly loss due to previously disclosed $6.5 billion opioid settlement.  ( 24 min )

Constellation Brands Inc. shares fell 1.8% in premarket trades after the spirits maker reported a lower third-quarter profit. Constellation Brands said its...  ( 22 min )

Hopes for a Fed pivot are premature, as Jay Powell has not succeeded yet in anchoring inflation expectations.  ( 48 min )

"The digital asset industry has undergone a transformational shift, with significant over-leverage in the industry leading to several high-profile bankruptcies," Silvergate said.  ( 11 min )

As FTX collapsed in November, crypto bank Silvergate experienced a bank run. Deposits plunged by $8.1 billion in the fourth quarter.  ( 22 min )

Walgreens Boots Alliance had a loss of $3.7 billion, or $4.31 per share, in the first quarter of 2023. It had a profit of $3.6 billion, or $4.13, in the same...  ( 23 min )

The company announced the Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC, a car that features a processor chip that can handle both assisted driving and entertainment.  ( 46 min )

Johnson & Johnson's consumer health care division, named Kenvue, will have annual sales of around $15 billion.  ( 13 min )

Shares of Western Digital Corp. were up more than 6% in premarket trading Thursday after Bloomberg News reported that the company had reignited merger talks...  ( 22 min )

The bank sold assets at a loss to cover withdrawals and cut 40% of its staff but remains committed to crypto.  ( 24 min )

A longtime equity analyst provides some perspective.  ( 47 min )

Locations include stores in Los Angeles area, Colorado, Maryland and Hawaii.  ( 14 min )

44% of Americans say their New Year's resolution is to increase their savings.  ( 25 min )

Amazon is slashing more than 18,000 jobs as it looks to cut costs amid economic uncertainty. Walgreens reports quarterly earnings Thursday.  ( 22 min )

What to watch in markets on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  ( 48 min )

Job cuts at Amazon are a sign of tough times to come for tech workers.  ( 47 min )

The video gaming sector is a $195.6 billion dollar industry with a predicted CAGR of 14% through 2030 – and during the last recession, back in 2008, it continued to see strong sales growth. Games have a number of attributes that contribute to their success in down-bound markets. To start with, customers will continue to buy gaming products, and once purchased, games can continue entertaining over an extended period of time. Many gaming companies also offer free-to-play games, online or for downl  ( 48 min )

After a tough 2022, this could be the year that fixed income is a better bet than stocks. Here’s what some of the experts recommend buying now.  ( 22 min )

Gold prices moved higher as the U.S. dollar weakened, and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate hikes started to moderate.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks and US equity futures slipped as investors balanced further signs of China’s reopening with cautious commentary from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosNew Hedge Fund Soars 163% Betting It’s All Going DownFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Tells Employees to Ju  ( 48 min )

‘If a relationship did not work out, I would have a big problem parting with any of my pension or savings.’  ( 26 min )

U.S. prosecutors are moving to seize the US$460 million worth of Robinhood Markets Inc., shares linked to Sam Bankman-Fried, the former chief executive officer of Bahamas-based bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX.com  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s latest efforts to broaden interest in its onshore currency market show a firm commitment to bolstering the yuan’s global appeal as Beijing works on its approach to chip away at the US dollar’s hegemony.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernUkraine Latest: Kyiv Skeptical on Putin’s Brief Cease-Fire OfferWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Sp  ( 49 min )

Estate planning determines who will inherit your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement accounts.  ( 17 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Sim Wong Hoo, who founded Creative Technology Ltd. in Singapore before sparring with Apple Inc., has died. He was 67.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsSim died peacefully on Jan. 4, the company said in a Singapore exchange filing Thursd  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Amazon.com Inc. is laying off more than 18,000 employees — a significantly bigger number than previously planned — in the latest sign that a technology slump is deepening.Most Read from BloombergShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansBattered by Covid, China Hits Pause on Giant Chip Spending Aimed at Rivaling USChief Executive Officer Andy Jassy  ( 48 min )

The cuts focused on the company’s corporate staff exceed an earlier projection.  ( 27 min )

Understanding the rules for withdrawals from a Roth 401(k) will keep you from losing part of your retirement savings to taxes and penalties.  ( 19 min )

The bear run of 2022 was brutal on stock investors, in fact, it was the worst market year since the Great Recession of 2008. But – some of the Street’s strategists are predicting that this year has a recovery, or at least a partial rebound, in store. Even though the S&P 500 lost nearly 20% last year, inflation is still running at more than 7% annualized, and the Federal Reserve has bumped interest rates up to 4.25% in response, John Stoltzfus, Oppenheimer Asset Management chief investment strate  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Amazon.com Inc. is laying off more than 17,000 employees — a significantly bigger number than previously planned — in the latest sign that a technology slump is deepening, according to the Wall Street Journal. Most Read from BloombergShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansBattered by Covid, China Hits Pause on Giant Chip Spending Aimed at Rivali  ( 48 min )

The household goods seller's stock cratered after it said it may file for bankruptcy amid widening losses.  ( 1 min )

The private equity giant's flagship fund is providing $1 billion to backstop a $4 billion investment by University of California.  ( 1 min )

Het Duitse autobedrijf Mercedes-Benz wil een eigen wereldwijd netwerk met snelladers gaan opzetten, net als Tesla al heeft. Dat moet gaan bestaan uit 10.000 ultrasnelle laders, maakte topman Ola Källenius van de Duitse automaker donderdag bekend tijdens techbeurs CES in Las Vegas.  ( 3 min )

Het Nederlandse bedrijf Coulisse heeft op de belangrijke Amerikaanse techbeurs CES de innovatieprijs ontvangen. Het bedrijf kreeg de prijs voor zijn Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit, een motortje dat rolgordijnbuizen op afstand bedienbaar maakt. Met het apparaat haakt Coulisse in op de komst van de belangrijke nieuwe smarthomestandaard Matter.  ( 5 min )

Basisscholen hebben niet eerder zo veel aanvragen gedaan bij het Jeugdeducatiefonds als in het laatste kwartaal van vorig jaar. Daarbij ging het om eerste levensbehoeften zoals eten, onderbroeken en winterjassen, meldt het fonds.  ( 3 min )

Duitsland en Noorwegen willen samen meer schone energie produceren en gebruiken. Beide landen hebben donderdag afspraken gemaakt over onder andere waterstof, windparken op zee en ondergrondse opslag van CO2.  ( 3 min )

Er is beter toezicht op de veiligheid van oudere windmolens nodig, zeggen experts. Woensdag viel een bijna 25 jaar oude windturbine in Zeewolde om, waardoor duizenden kilo's aan staal op een (gelukkig verlaten) dijk belandden.  ( 8 min )

Hoestdrank, keelpastilles en pijnstillers zijn niet aan te slepen in de drogisterijen. Nederland heeft massaal de griep of is op zijn minst verkouden. Verzuimbedrijven zien dat ook terug in het aantal ziekmeldingen.  ( 3 min )

De PlayStation 5 moet vanaf nu veel beter leverbaar zijn. Dat heeft Sony-topman Jim Ryan donderdag gezegd tijdens een presentatie op elektronicabeurs CES.  ( 3 min )

De Britse premier Rishi Sunak maakt waarschijnlijk vandaag nieuwe wetgeving bekend die stakingen moet kunnen beperken, zodat de maatschappij niet te zeer ontwricht raakt. Dat schrijft The Times.  ( 3 min )

De Franse privacyautoriteit CNIL heeft Apple woensdag een boete van 8 miljoen euro opgelegd. De techgigant vroeg gebruikers van de App Store niet om toestemming voor gepersonaliseerde advertenties.  ( 2 min )

Meer dan achttienduizend mensen verliezen hun baan bij de Amerikaanse webgigant Amazon. Dat heeft topman Andy Jassy aan het personeel laten weten.  ( 2 min )

De lonen zijn in het afgelopen jaar met gemiddeld 3,2 procent gestegen, maar dat weegt niet op tegen de inflatie waarmee we te maken hebben. De prijzen stegen in de eerste elf maanden van 2022 met maar liefst 10 procent, en dat betekent voor veel mensen een verlies aan koopkracht.  ( 4 min )

De Duitse autoproducent BMW Group heeft vorig jaar ongeveer 2,4 miljoen auto's verkocht, zo'n 100.000 minder dan een jaar eerder. Een steeds groter deel van de nieuwe BMW's is elektrisch.  ( 3 min )

De lonen zijn in het afgelopen jaar met gemiddeld 3,2 procent gestegen, maar dat weegt niet op tegen de inflatie waarmee we te maken hebben. De prijzen stegen in de eerste elf maanden van 2022 met maar liefst 10 procent, en dat betekent voor veel mensen een verlies aan koopkracht.  ( 4 min )

In de voorlaatste maand van 2022 hebben we meer dan 2 miljard euro ingelegd op onze spaarrekeningen, zo blijkt uit cijfers van De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Dat is een bijzonder hoog bedrag voor november. Het zou te maken kunnen hebben met de 190 euro energiecompensatie die veel mensen in die maand voor het eerst op de rekening kregen gestort.  ( 3 min )

The private equity giant's flagship fund is providing $1 billion to backstop a $4 billion investment by University of California.  ( 12 min )

The minutes from the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting reiterated its resolve to fight inflation above all other concerns.  ( 11 min )

The marginal tax rate is the additional tax paid for every additional dollar earned as income.  ( 16 min )

Here are a few federal tax credits you may be eligible to take. Even if you owe no taxes for the year, you could still get a refund check.  ( 19 min )

If you are a Canadian living and working in the U.S., then you should not contribute to an RRSP because your income is not from a Canadian source.  ( 15 min )

E.U. regulator fines Meta $411 million, says firm cannot use data collected from users' online activity to deliver targeted advertisements.  ( 10 min )

Salesforce joins Amazon, Twitter, Meta Platforms in reducing headcounts amid inflation and interest rate increases.  ( 12 min )

Cryptocurrency exchange must spend $100 million to settle charges of background-check gaps that regulators say date back as far as 2018 and to improve compliance.  ( 12 min )

Dropping back after a week-long surge to well above 7%, the 30-year mortgage average has sunk for a second day.  ( 12 min )

FTX was once a leading cryptocurrency exchange with a valuation of $32 billion, but it collapsed in a matter of days in November 2022. Find out what went wrong.  ( 19 min )

Bank of America's contrarian sell-side indicator, which aggregates strategists’ asset allocation views, fell 33 basis points (bps) in December and is now 1.5 percentage points away from the level that’s historically tied to a good buying opportunity.  ( 10 min )

Looking for the best place to learn how to build a diverse portfolio and invest wisely? We reviewed the best brokers & trading platforms based on educational resources, ease of use, clear pricing, and customer service.  ( 24 min )

Investopedia ranks the best discount brokers for low-cost trades, low margin rates, fractional share trading, and low-cost options to save you money.  ( 25 min )

Top CD rates held relatively steady through the last two weeks of December.  ( 11 min )

Median prices decline year on year in fourth quarter, herald `year of disappointment'  ( 10 min )

Your car may be considered a total loss if repairing it would cost more than its actual value, but the rules vary from state to state. Learn how to determine if your car is totaled.  ( 16 min )

The United States is one of the most expensive places in the world to give birth. Learn how location and insurance affect your costs.  ( 20 min )

Understand the laws and regulations regarding taxation of dividends, and know the rates at which dividend income is taxed for most investors.  ( 15 min )

Raw materials are commodities companies use in the primary production or manufacturing of goods.  ( 18 min )

Market penetration is a measure of how much a product is being used by customers compared to the total estimated market for that product.  ( 22 min )

Analysts expect the country to suffer deepest recession and slowest recovery among advanced economies  ( 11 min )